Job Description

Summary:

This position is responsible for the setup, operation, and preventative maintenance of Fastener Manufacturing equipment to produce screws according to quality specifications in an efficient and safe manner.

Core Responsibilities:

• Performs setup, dies changes, adjustments and operates a variety of in-lined equipment to cold head, point and thread-roll fasteners for commercial construction applications.
• Perform routine and non-routine maintenance on equipment, including preventive maintenance tasks.
• Performs quality checks in adherence to specifications sheets; will also be responsible for documentation.
• Drives safety practices and procedures including identifying safety hazards.
• Analyze, diagnose and troubleshoot production and equipment failures.
• Responsible for monitoring the performance of production equipment and implementing upgrades or enhancements to this equipment and fixtures.
• Assist with the installation of equipment as needed.
• Ensures all housekeeping practices and procedures are met.
• Performs 6-S activities and improvements as required.
• Works with other team members and participates in team events and meetings.
• Must be willing and able to work as machine operator running lines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• At least five years of experience in high-volume manufacturing highly preferred (e.g. equipment setup/operation/changeover, use of measurement tools and knowledge of preventive maintenance)
• Willing to work assigned shift with some mandatory overtime including weekends
• Ability to interpret blueprints, schematics, and following instructions.
• Prior experience with hand tools (e.g. wrenches)
• Ability to recognize and identify parts, problems, and offer resolution
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• Must have reliable transportation as this job will require travel between Roselle and Itasca
• Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• General housekeeping duties
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Additional Information

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee will be exposed to fumes, heat and dust, climate variances and moving mechanical equipment typically found in a manufacturing environment. The noise level in the work environment is high when exposed to the manufacturing areas. Certain personal protective equipment is required when in the manufacturing areas. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to grip, grasp, reach, push and pull with hands and arms, walk, stand, sit, speak and listen. The employee must frequently lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities are required by this position to include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

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