Position Summary:
The Bolt Maker is responsible for setting up, operating, and monitoring bolt-making machinery used to produce high-quality fasteners according to customer specifications, engineering drawings, and production requirements.
The ideal candidate has experience operating cold-heading, bolt-forming, thread-rolling, or related fastener manufacturing equipment and understands the importance of quality, safety, and production efficiency.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Set up and operate bolt-making machines and a variety of other machinery, including but not limited to manual mills, lathes, saws, grinders, and forklifts.
- Read and interpret work orders, production specifications, blueprints, and drawings.
- Adjust machine settings to maintain proper dimensions, thread specifications, and production requirements.
- Monitor Machines during production and make adjustments as needed.
- Inspect finished bolts for flaws and defects.
- Perform routine machine cleaning, lubrication, tooling changes, and basic preventative maintenance.
- Maintain accurate production, inspection, and quality records.
- Follow all company safety procedures, PPE requirements, and OSHA guidelines.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
- Test finished products and identify defects.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors, quality personnel, maintenance staff, and other production employees.
- Perform other manufacturing duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Required:
- HS Diploma or GED Equivalent from an accredited institution
- Ability to read basic mechanical drawings and production specifications.
- Attention to detail.
- Knowledge of each machine and its functions
- Reading, writing, and math skills are essential. Math skills to take precise measurements and make calculations.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills to develop an effective manufacturing plan based on specifications.
Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:
- Cold-heading or cold-forming machinery.
- Machining in the Tool and Die industry.
- Minimum of 5 years of prior experience in the trade, or journeyman card holder.
- Use of micrometers, calipers, and other industry gauges.
Physical Requirements: Qualified applicants must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds 4+ hours per shift
- Must be able to work in hot, humid, and cold manufacturing environments
- Must be able to work in crowded spaces for 4+ hours per shift
- Must be able to bend and crawl for 4+ hours per shift
- Must be able to crouch, kneel, and stoop for 4+ hours per shift
- Must be able to climb ladders for 4+ hours per shift
- Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for 6+ hours per shift
- Must be able to perform simple grasping, push, pull, perform fine manipulation, and feel for 6+ hours per shift
- Must be able to operate foot pedals for 4+ hours per shift
- Must be able to make fine distinctions in sound, express and exchange written or spoken words, and distinguish objects and equipment visually
