Rivet Machine Operator

Klein Tools; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Klein Tools in Fort Smith, AR is seeking a Rivet Machine Operator to perform riveting on canvas, leather and related materials to produce tool bags and pouches. You will align parts, set rivets and follow safety procedures to ensure quality outputs.

You will read daily safety procedures, monitor for imperfections, and collaborate with teammates to keep production flowing. A high school diploma and manufacturing experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred with manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of materials, their characteristics and flaws for quality.
• Ability to read, write and understand basic instructions.

Responsibilities

• Align and position parts against anvil to set rivets using foot levers.
• Monitor for in-process imperfections and report to supervisor.
• Move completed work within the department as needed.
• Set up rivet machines and ensure safety procedures are followed.
• Read and verify daily safety procedures before operating.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hand tool use

Math and basic reading

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Rivet machines

Hand tools

Job description

The Rivet Machine Operator is responsible for performing all types of machine riveting on such materials as canvas, leather, nylon web, cotton web, vulcanized fiber, Klein Kord and other materials. This position will produce products to include tool bags, leather and canvas pouches, fiber guards, harnesses, etc.

• Align and position parts against anvil to set rivets in products by pressing foot levers according to schematics.
• Remain alert for in‐process product imperfections and bring them to the supervisor's attention.
• Move work within the department after completion.
• Set‐up rivet machines.
• Exercise safety procedures to prevent injury to oneself and coworkers, and to prevent damage to equipment.
• Read and check off daily safety operation procedures before starting the machine.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is preferred, and two 2 years related work experience in a manufacturing environment isrequired.
• Must possess knowledge of the different types of materials and their characteristics and flaws for qualityacceptability.
• Must possess knowledge using hand tools.
• Demonstrate basic math, reading, writing and comprehension skills and strong communication skills.
• Ability to work closely and effectively with all employees and management staff.

Physical Demand Requirements

Required to stand, walk or sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands andarms; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objectsup to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision,peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.