Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Operate nut forming machines
- Cycle machines through settings and make necessary adjustments for timing and clearances between moving parts
- Position and secure heading wire onto the stock feeding mechanism
- Adjust tooling and transfer fingers at each forming station
- Start machines, observe operation, and inspect first‑run and sample parts to ensure conformance to specifications
- Inspect parts using micrometers, gauges, and other measuring instruments
- Read blueprints and job orders for dimensions, tolerances, quantities, and tooling requirements
- Perform record keeping, data entry, housekeeping, and follow all safety regulations
- Suggest process improvement ideas
- Use the 3‑pan system throughout production runs
- Evaluate and communicate machine conditions or concerns to maintenance and supervision
Education and/or Experience
- Working experience in a fastener manufacturing environment
- Working knowledge of nut forming machinery and procedures
- Ability to inspect parts using a variety of inspection instruments; knowledge of SPC preferred
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
