What are the responsibilities and job description for the Precision Roll-Threading Technician (Cold Form Fasteners) position at Rocknel Fastener?
What your day looks like
You’ll transform precision centerless-ground blanks into flawless threaded fasteners using a cold-forging thread rolling process on ductile metals. From the first part to the last, you’ll monitor quality conformance, keep parts flowing through the department, and maintain a clean, organized work area.
How you’ll contribute
Micrometers, calipers, length gages, and production controls to ensure every thread meets spec.
Work environment and important notices **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.
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.
You’ll transform precision centerless-ground blanks into flawless threaded fasteners using a cold-forging thread rolling process on ductile metals. From the first part to the last, you’ll monitor quality conformance, keep parts flowing through the department, and maintain a clean, organized work area.
How you’ll contribute
- Set up, operate, and troubleshoot multiple heat-treat machines and roll-threading equipment.
- Follow documented job travelers and quality procedures aligned to IATF 16949.
- Dial in machine settings to control speeds, pressures, temperatures, and material dimensions/flow.
- Start, stop, and sequence equipment via control panels and HMI pushbuttons.
- Inspect machines, tooling, and materials to pinpoint root causes of errors, defects, or process variation.
- Verify part conformance using calipers, micrometers, and a length gage; record and react to measurement data.
- Continuously observe lights, gauges, and machine behavior to catch issues early; clear jams safely.
- Partner with your Supervisor to review operations and resolve production challenges.
- Keep parts moving, prioritize effectively, and uphold housekeeping and safety standards.
- 1 year as a roll thread operator in the fastener industry (preferred).
- Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.
- Familiarity with IATF 16949; experience with Root Cause Analysis and deductive reasoning.
- Clear verbal communication and the ability to adjust machine components precisely.
- Basic understanding of heading machine maintenance.
- Comfort with physical work: lifting, walking, and handling material; moving quickly with minimal errors.
- Commitment to OSHA and company safety guidelines at all times.
Micrometers, calipers, length gages, and production controls to ensure every thread meets spec.
Work environment and important notices **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.
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.