Nut Tapper Operator II

Overview

We believe our employees are the reason for our success, and our compensation and benefits are designed to reflect that belief. APPLY TODAY! Join our dynamic team and enjoy all the benefits we offer: 2 weeks paid vacation, 13 paid holidays, sign-on bonus, day 1 health/dental/vision insurance, and 401K matching.

Location: Frankfort, IN

Nut Tapper Operator

Location: Frankfort, IN 46041, USA

Our employees are the reason for our success. This position is a 1st shift position.

This machine operator position requires the operation and/or set-up of manufacturing equipment with moderate direction or supervision. The incumbent will possess and demonstrate the skills necessary to maintain production requirements and quality standards.

• 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 quality standards.
• Perform the duties required to record data for SPC, ISO/Quality System documentation.
• Move material by operating forklift or using non-motorized devices.
• Perform minor machine maintenance such as oil changes and tightening of bolts.
• Assist other operators as needed.
• Suggest process improvement ideas.
• Obey all Safety Rules and wear mandated PPE.
• Attend all EHS training and report all injuries immediately.
• Practice good housekeeping and report all chemical spills immediately.
• Place waste in proper locations and appropriate containers; label portable containers.
• Report all safety hazards immediately.
• All other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Ability to use all gages and gauging techniques required; thorough understanding of SPC; knowledge of ISO/Quality System requirements.
• Ability to operate equipment and perform minor machine set-ups; ability to consistently meet production and quality standards.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of all required operator documentation.
• Good communication and teamwork skills; ability to identify routine problem causation and correct routine problems.
• Use math skills for blueprint reading, gauging and SPC; possess the ability to assist lesser-skilled employees.
• Demonstrate understanding of the manufacturing process and machine requirements to perform basic and repetitive work assignments; provide written communication as needed.
• Must comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety guidelines and practices.

Standing/walking required to perform machine setup/operation, material handling, and data recording. Sitting may be required to perform some machine operation and data recording. Gripping/handling/fine finger movements are required for machine setup/operation, mechanical adjustments, gauging of parts, housekeeping, and control/switch operation. Reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching are physical requirements associated with setting up and operating equipment. Talking and hearing may be necessary to communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisors, as well as to hear alarms, pages, and machine noises.

• Minimum one-year experience in direct or related field.
• Problem solving and troubleshooting skills/experience.
• Formal mechanical or technical training.
• Forklift experience.
• Experience operating multiple types of manufacturing equipment.

• Micrometers, calipers, gauges, comparators, wrenches and other general tools and equipment.

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