Job Description

Hardware Operator
Full-time | Onsite | Permanent
$22 - $26 | Hourly

*We are not accepting candidates from third party agencies.

About Us:
Vantedge Medical is the premier metals-based med-tech solutions partner from concept to full-scale manufacturing. We are at the forefront of precision engineering and innovation, specializing in the development and manufacturing of vital components for medical markets such as Robotic Assisted Surgery, Orthopedics, Surgical Instruments, Dental, and more. Our teams work in unison, collaborating and problem-solving to serve the manufacturing needs of the top Medical Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) around the globe. Making a difference in the lives of patients and their families drives us to go above and beyond every day. With a steadfast commitment to advancing medical technology, we take immense pride in the work we do – and have a lot of fun doing it.

This position is responsible for the less complex set-up and installation of most types of hardware. Installs Press-fit and other types of hardware and Helicoils into parts using hardware presses and other purpose

Responsibilities:

• Installs 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 and Hardware Operator 2.
• Selects tooling and sets-up to each job. When production volume indicates the need for auto-feed, sets up simpler auto-feed tooling.
• Installs all types of PEM and similar press-in hardware, press-in Southco, flare-in Southco, nutserts, and similar hardware
• 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.

Requirements

• 1-5 years of experience in precision sheet metal of which 6 months must be installing Hardware.
• Requires the ability to read and understand written documents.
• Read and correctly interpret blueprints.
• Ability to visually differentiate between metal types both plated and non-plated.
• Knowledge of hardware types including thread pitches both standard and metric, most PEM hardware types.
• Knowledge of dial calipers to measure material thickness, hardware types, and hardware installation heights.
• Basic arithmetic such as addition and subtraction.
• Physical Requirements: Most assigned tasks for this position may involve “Medium Work”, as defined below. The hiring authority may review the applicant’s physical ability based on the specific tasks to be assigned:

1. Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up.