Hardware/Pemming Machine Operator - 2nd shift

Hardware Operator

Lake Air Products is a fast-growing contract manufacturer serving medical, aerospace & defense, industrial markets and more. We are committed to quality, performance, and building strong teams while proudly living by our Core Values: Customer Focus, Passion for Performance, and Right People Best Teams.

Position Summary

We are seeking a 2nd shift Hardware Operator. The Hardware Operator is responsible for setting up and operating hardware insertion equipment to install hardware components into sheet metal parts and assemblies according to blueprints and customer specifications. This role works with a variety of materials including stainless steel, aluminum, and galvanized metal while ensuring accurate hardware placement, quality inspections, and proper machine setup. The position requires attention to detail, blueprint reading skills, and the ability to maintain safety, quality, and productivity standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Using a print verifies that specified hardware is installed in the correct location.
• Positions align, bolts specified die over the anvil and ram of the machine, and positions fixtures in the machine bed.
• Prepares a pick list for required hardware to subtract from inventory.
• Turns knobs and sets screws to adjust depth and pressure limit of ram stroke.
• Deliver the first piece to inspection for verification of dimensions and hardware location.
• Align holes of workpieces with the anvil of the machine.
• Positions pems or hardware with holes in workpieces over an anvil or against fixtures.
• Depresses pedal to lower ram that inserts the pem` or hardware into the workpieces.
• Fills hopper with pems or hardware when operating semiautomatic machines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience setting up and operating Haeger machine preferred
• Excellent people skills, with an ability to partner with a dynamic leadership team.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to the mission.
• Bend and lift, loading and unloading workpieces into the machine, and move from one workstation to another, alternately sitting and standing.
• Lift objects up to 50 pounds throughout the day.
• Perform repetitive work for more than 8 hours per day and on weekends.
• Read the blueprint, distinguish colors, and Wear the required personal protective equipment. (PPE)

Lake Air Products Offers

• Competitive Pay
• Full Benefits
• 401(k) Employer Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Gym Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement

Please note that this position may require travel to our Roseville, MN facility and may be subject to export control regulations. Unless an exemption applies, candidate(s) must be a U.S. Person* within the meaning of the law or obtain an export control license. Candidates who do not meet the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements or choose not to pursue such positions are not disqualified from applying for other opportunities with Lake Air Products. Nothing in this posting should be interpreted as limiting applications based on nationality or citizenship status.

*A U.S. Person under export control laws includes a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or protected individual who has been lawfully admitted for temporary residence in the U.S. as a refugee or asylee under U.S. law.