Nut Former

Nut Former

Department: Machine Shop

Job Shift: Day

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $25.00 – $55.00 per hour

Company Overview

A.S. Aerospace Inc. manufactures high‑strength specialty fasteners, including nuts, bolts, screws, studs, and pins. Our products are held to very close tolerances and support the U.S. Government and the most demanding customers in the aerospace industry.

We offer a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Position Summary

The Nut Former Operator operates automatic nut forming machines equipped with five forming dies and automatic feeding mechanisms. The machine precisely shears wire to length and progressively forms metal into dies to produce special nut products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate nut forming machines
• Cycle machines through settings and make necessary adjustments for timing and clearances between moving parts
• Position and secure heading wire onto the stock feeding mechanism
• Adjust tooling and transfer fingers at each forming station
• Start machines, observe operation, and inspect first‑run and sample parts to ensure conformance to specifications
• Inspect parts using micrometers, gauges, and other measuring instruments
• Read blueprints and job orders for dimensions, tolerances, quantities, and tooling requirements
• Perform record keeping, data entry, housekeeping, and follow all safety regulations
• Suggest process improvement ideas
• Use the 3‑pan system throughout production runs
• Evaluate and communicate machine conditions or concerns to maintenance and supervision

Education and/or Experience

• Working experience in a fastener manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of nut forming machinery and procedures
• Ability to inspect parts using a variety of inspection instruments; knowledge of SPC preferred
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience

Skills and Abilities

• Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, angles, radius, ratios, and standard units of measurement
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule‑based instructions in a standardized manufacturing environment

This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed. The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned by their supervisor.

Equal Employment Opportunity

A.S. Aerospace Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

A.S. Aerospace Inc. will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, Chapter XVIII, Article 9.

📍 A.S. Aerospace Inc.

21095 Centre Pointe Pkwy

Santa Clarita, CA 91350