Hardware/Pemming Machine Operator - Sheet metal Industry

Lake Air Products•Vadnais Heights, MN

16d•$19 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Lake Air Products is seeking a 1st shift Hardware Operator for its Vadnais Heights location. The operator sets up and operates hardware machines to insert hardware into parts fabricated from sheet metal, alloys, stainless steel, aluminum, and galvanized materials. The role involves verifying hardware placement against prints, preparing hardware pick lists, adjusting machine settings, presenting first pieces for inspection, positioning workpieces and hardware, and operating the machine. Operators may also refill hoppers on semiautomatic machines. The schedule is 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, on 10-hour shifts. The position may be subject to export control regulations; applicable candidates must qualify as a U.S. Person under the law or obtain an export control license. The posting states that candidates who do not meet ITAR requirements or choose not to pursue such positions are not disqualified from applying for other opportunities at Lake Air Products.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to bend and lift, load and unload workpieces into the machine, move between workstations, and alternate between sitting and standing.
Ability to lift objects up to 50 pounds throughout the day.
Ability to perform repetitive work for more than 8 hours per day and on weekends.
Ability to read blueprints and distinguish colors.
Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Nice To Haves

2 or more years of experience setting up and operating a Haeger machine.
Excellent people skills and ability to partner with a dynamic leadership team.
Integrity, credibility, and commitment to the mission.

Responsibilities

Use prints to verify that specified hardware is installed in the correct location.
Align and bolt the specified die over the machine anvil and ram, and position fixtures in the machine bed.
Prepare a pick list for required hardware to subtract from inventory.
Adjust the ram stroke depth and pressure limit using knobs and set screws.
Deliver the first piece to inspection for verification of dimensions and hardware location.
Align workpiece holes with the machine anvil.
Position pems or other hardware in workpiece holes over the anvil or against fixtures.
Depress the pedal to lower the ram and insert pems or other hardware into workpieces.
Fill the hopper with pems or other hardware when operating semiautomatic machines.