Roll Thread Operator

Rocknel Fastener Inc
Rockford, IL

Position Summary

Thread rolling is a cold forging process that can be performed on any ductile metal. The forming process can be used to produce other special forms. For the best quality threads, the process is performed on precision centerless ground blanks. The operator monitors quality conformance, movement of parts through the department, and keeps the machines and area clean.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Set up, operate and troubleshoot multiple heat treat machines.

  • Follow job and quality procedures.

  • Adjust machine components to regulate speeds, pressures, and temperatures, and amounts, dimensions, and flow of materials.

  • Press control buttons to activate machinery and equipment.

  • Inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

  • Examine, measure, and weigh materials or products to verify conformance to standards, using measuring devices such as Calipers, Micrometers, and Length Gage.

  • Monitor machine operations and observe lights and gauges to detect malfunctions.

  • Clear jams and remove defective or substandard materials or products.

  • Review operations and confer with Supervisor to resolve production or processing problems.

  • Monitor and review information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

  • One year experience as a roll thread operator in the fastener industry preferred.

  • Reliable and good work ethic.

  • IATF 16949 knowledge.

  • Experience with Root Cause Analysis and Deductive Reasoning.

  • Demonstrates effective oral communication.

  • Ability to adjust machine components to regulate speeds, pressures, temperatures, amounts, dimensions, and flow of materials.

  • Basic knowledge of heading machine maintenance.

  • Able to perform physical activities that require to use the body to lift, walk, and handle material.

  • Prioritize, organize, and accomplish work efficiently.

  • Move quickly from task to task with minimal errors and/or omissions.

  • Always follow all OSHA and company safety guidelines.

**Physical Demands and Work Environment **

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

  • Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

  • Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which is required in designated areas.

  • Ability to continuously stand and move through 8–10-hour shifts.

  • 100% onsite. One work location.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship.

Posted 2026-02-06

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