Hardware Operator (Helicoil)

Company: Vander-Bend Manufacturing
Location: San Jose
Posted on: January 24, 2023

Job Description:

Hardware OperatorFull-time / PermanentHourly$18 - $34Swing ShiftAbout Us:Vander-Bend Manufacturing is a vertically integrated Contract Manufacturer specializing in low and medium volume component and product manufacture for the Medical, Semiconductor, data, telecommunications, and related industries. We have facilities in San Jose, Santa Clara, Stockton, Rancho Cordova, Wheeling, IL and a new location in the Atlanta, GA area. We serve the manufacturing needs of over 200 companies in Silicon Valley and beyond, producing Sheet Metal, Machined Parts, Cable Assembly, and Electro-Mechanical and Electronic Assemblies.About this Opportunity:This position is responsible for the set-up and operation of all types of hardware jobs.ResponsibilitiesInstalls Press-fit and other types of hardware into parts using hardware presses and other purpose built tools and machinery.Accepts and follows priorities assigned by the Hardware Lead.Selects tooling and sets-up to each job. When production volume indicates the need for auto-feed, sets up any auto-feed tooling, including the most complex or unusual setups. May do setups for less skilled operators.Installs all types of PEM and similar press-in hardware, press-in Southco, flare-in Southco, nutserts, and similar hardware.Installs rivets and Helicoils.Inserts dowel pins and determines proper installation height with dial calipers.Determines correct installation and failed installation visually and using sample hardware and/or thread gauges.Reads and interprets blueprints.Ensures the proper handling and stacking of parts to produce quality product.Helps to keep hardware department area clean and orderly.Interacts with other Operators and Hardware Lead as a team.Frequently interacts with Quality department and occasionally with other Supervisors.Job Requirements:Ability to read and write and understand written documents in English.6 months - hardware experience installing hardware in precision sheet metal parts.Visually differentiate between different metal types.Knowledge of hardware types.Basic arithmetic.Certificates and LicensesNone requiredBehaviorsPreferredDetail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

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