Boltmaker Operator

Overview

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

Boltmaker Operator

A machine operator is responsible for setting up a variety of products on several different size and types of boltmaker machines to manufacture fasteners. Accountable for safely meeting daily production goals, quality requirements, and performing preventative maintenance.

• Responsible for meeting daily production and quality goals.
• Utilize measurement devices, such as, micrometers, calipers, optical comparators, and a variety of attribute gauges to verify that parts meet quality specifications.
• Use a Bill of Material (BOM) to identify proper tooling sequence.
• Complete set up operation of each aspect of the machine (i.e., wire draw, header, pointer, roll section, tracks and conveyors).
• Troubleshoot and perform preventative maintenance on machines.
• Secure raw material when required.
• Operate and become proficient on different types of bolt making machinery (i.e., Sacma, National, Formax, and Nedschroef).
• Record production activities and machine performance.
• Ensure safety standards are met and maintain a clean, safe work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Strong mechanical ability.
• Strong attention to detail as well as troubleshooting ability.
• Read and understand blueprints.
• Good math skills; able to interpret metric and standard dimensions.
• Must be able to retain and apply technical information from machine manuals.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Identify and use several different hand tools.

High school diploma or GED, a plus, but not required. Successfully complete a 6-month training process (train on 1st shift for up to 6 months, then switch to 2nd shift).

Experience with operating progressive presses a plus, but not required. Prior work experience in a manufacturing environment helpful.

Must be able to lift and/or maneuver up to 50+ pounds. Ability to stand for 8+ hours and endure frequent climbing, twisting, and turning. Must be flexible to work OT, as needed. Non-climate controlled work environment.

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

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.