Hardware Insertion Operator

Job Type

Full-time

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.

Job Funtions:

• 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.

• Inspects 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.

Requirements

• Prior hardware insertion equipment experience (Haeger, preferred)

• Good leadership, organizational and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Physical Requirements:

• 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

Working Conditions:

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

Benefits Programs

• 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.

Paid Time Off

• 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.

Salary Description

$17.00 per hour