Nut Tapper Operator

Fontana; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Pay increases every 6 months

Benefits on day one

Sign-on/referral bonuses

2 weeks paid vacation

13 paid holidays

Employee events

Job summary

Fontana in Tippecanoe, Lafayette, Indiana, is seeking a Nut Tapper for a 3rd shift role. You will operate and set up manufacturing equipment, perform first piece inspections, and maintain quality standards while recording data for SPC and ISO documentation.

Requirements include basic machining skills, ability to read blueprints, and at least 1 year of related experience. The position offers competitive wages, day-one benefits, and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is helpful.
• Experience operating manufacturing equipment preferred.
• Minimum one year in direct or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment and perform minor to moderate machine set-ups as required.
• Perform first piece inspection and monitor quality to maintain standards.
• Record data for SPC and ISO documentation.
• Perform minor machine maintenance and adjustments.
• Use micrometers, calipers, gauges, and related tools.
• Assist other operators as needed.
• Move material using forklift or non-motorized devices.
• Adhere to safety rules and company policies.

Skills

Gauging techniques

ISO/Quality System

Machine setup

Production standards

Documentation

Communication

Teamwork

Blueprint reading

SPC

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Tippecanoe, lafayette, Indiana, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 4:00 AM

We believe our employees are the reason for our success, and our compensation and benefits are designed to reflect that belief.

Join our team and enjoy all the perks we offer which include: competitive wages, pay increases every 6 months, benefits 1 st day, sign on / referral bonuses; 2 weeks paidvacation, 13 paid holidays, employee focused events, and much more.

This is a 3rd shift opportunity.

Nut Tapper

This machine operator position requires the operation and/or set-up of manufacturing equipment with limited direction or supervision. The incumbent will possess and demonstrate the skills necessary tomaintain production requirements and qualitystandards.

Essential Functions

Operate equipment and perform minor to moderate machine set-ups as required.

Perform first piece inspection, monitor the quality of all parts, and make adjustments to maintain qualitystandards.

Perform the duties required to record data for SPC, ISO/Quality System documentation.

Perform minor machine maintenance such as oil changes and tightening of bolts.

Perform work using micrometers, calipers, gages, comparators, wrenches and other general tools andequipment.

Micrometers, calipers, gages, comparators, wrenches and other general tools andequipment.

Assist other operators as needed.

Move material by operating forklift or using non-motorized devices.

Adhere to all safety rules and policies.

Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills & Abilities

Ability to use all gages and gauging techniques.

Knowledge in ISO/Quality System requirements.

Ability to operate equipment and perform minor machine set-ups.

Ability to meet production and quality standards.

Ability to demonstrate the knowledge and understanding of all required operator documentation.

Good communication and teamwork skills.

Ability to identify routine problems and correct routine problems.

Use math skills for blue print reading, gauging and SPC.

Demonstrate the understanding of the manufacturing process and machine requirements to perform basicand repetitive work assignments.

Possess good written and verbal communication skills.

Must comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety guidelines and practices.

Problem solving and troubleshooting skills and experience.

Education

High school diploma or GED a plus, but not required.

Experience

Minimum one year experience in direct or related field, preferred, but not required.

Experience operating manufacturing and forklift equipment preferred.

Physical Demands

Standing and walkingrequired to perform machine setup and operation, material handling, and datarecording.
Sitting may be requiredto perform some machine operation and data recording.
Gripping, handling finefinger movements are required for machine setup and operation, mechanicaladjustments, gauging of parts, housekeeping, and control switch operation.
Reaching, climbing,stooping, kneeling, and crouching are physical requirements associated withsetting up and operating equipment.
Talking and hearing maybe necessary to communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisors, aswell as to hear alarms, pages, and machine noises.

We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, handicap, genetic infiltration, disability or status as a veteran. Fontana reserves the right to require a drug screening at any time during the employment process.

Tippecanoe, lafayette, Indiana, United States of America