Hardware Insertion Operator

Description

Operates hardware insertion equipment to install fasteners in metal plates, extrusions, flat sheet metal, structural shapes, and/or weldments as specified by blueprints, layout, and templates.

• Lifts and positions work piece between mandrel and anvil manually.
• Starts machine to lower ram and secures hardware in place.
• Selects correct fastener from designated bin and places in required location on part.
• Loads and operates automatic feeding equipment per instruction on blueprint.
• Visually inspects or uses gauges on parts to verify conformance.
• Inspect and measures parts to maintain quality records.
• Records job activities utilizing data collection system including counts.
• Maintains accurate counts of parts; attaches labels or tags to finished part containers identifying customer, part number, and quantity and shop order information.
• Utilizes the data collection system to accurately record production activities including time spent, quantity produced and any rejected parts.
• Communicates with co-workers and supervisor to receive instructions and coordinate job activities.
• Follows all safety procedures and wears safety equipment or apparel as required.
• Performs all job functions to meet acceptable quality and performance standards.
• Ensures on a daily basis that the work area is clean and orderly including machine, tooling and workstation.

• Prior hardware insertion equipment experience (Haeger, preferred)
• Good leadership, organizational and communication skills

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

• Exert 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to communicate with others; accommodation as required to listen to equipment and monitor paging system
• Accommodation as required for reading documents, prints, computer screens, and quality instruments

Typical metal manufacturing environment with exposure to powder coat paint facility. Active work that primarily involves walking, standing, bending and lifting.

• Group Medical, Dental and Vision insurance available at 31st day of full-time employment.
• Company-provided Term Life Insurance on the 1st of the month following or coinciding 90 days of employment.
• Participation in our 401(k) program on the 1st of the month following or coinciding 30 days if employment, which includes fully vested company matching.
• Short and Long Term Disability program after 1st year of employment.

• Company Paid Holidays after 30 days employment.
• IL Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLA)
• Vacation Time is based on employment anniversary and will be given per the following schedule: 1 week after 6 months, 1 week after 1 year, 2 weeks after 2 years, 3 weeks after 5 years.