Precision Hardware Operator — 1st Shift

Kendall Howard; Croix Estates (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supplemental insurance options

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kendall Howard in Minnesota is seeking a Hardware Operator for 1st shift to install clinch fasteners and other hardware into sheet metal using insertion equipment. The role emphasizes accurate, repeatable assembly to engineering specs and requires reading blueprints to confirm fastener type, placement, and orientation.

Responsibilities include operating presses, adjusting feeders, inspecting work for quality, and maintaining equipment reliability.

Qualifications

• No minimum experience or education required.
• Prior experience with hardware insertion equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate hardware presses to install clinch fasteners into sheet metal components.
• Configure and adjust bowl feeders to optimize feed rates and maintain consistent insertion cycles.
• Read and interpret blueprints and drawings to confirm fastener type, placement, and orientation.
• Inspect installations to meet dimensional and repeatability requirements and report nonconformance.
• Maintain machine reliability through setup, adjustment, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Keep a clean, safe, and organized work area following safety policies.

Tools

Hardware insertion equipment

Job description

Kendall Howard in Minnesota is seeking a Hardware Operator for 1st shift to install clinch fasteners and other hardware into sheet metal using insertion equipment. The role emphasizes accurate, repeatable assembly to engineering specs and requires reading blueprints to confirm fastener type, placement, and orientation.

Responsibilities include operating presses, adjusting feeders, inspecting work for quality, and maintaining equipment reliability.