Copper State Bolt & Nut Co. has been a trusted name since 1972, known for our unwavering commitment to excellence. As a family and women-owned business, we serve over 16,000 customers worldwide through 30 facilities. Our dedication to quality fosters strong partnerships with customers and suppliers. While fasteners are our foundation, we also provide construction products, industrial supplies, safety items, and more. With 50 years of experience, we continue to strive to be first choice for our employees, first choice for our customers, and first choice for our suppliers. 

Thread the Opportunity with Us

Copper State Bolt & Nut Co. is seeking a Cut Thread operator to join our team. You will be responsible for operating the cut thread machine by taking a steel bar and cut the threads into the material to create precise and accurate threads on bolts while meeting on-time delivery, productivity, safety, quality, and housekeeping metrics. This role requires a high level of precision, attention to detail, and the ability to operate machinery effectively.

As the Cut Thread operator you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of large machinery to cut threading onto the ends of our large diameter bolts.

Responsibilities

• Strong ability to measure using both inches and millimeters within tight tolerances of 1/1000 of an inch. 
• Familiarity with flat and pitch micrometers
• Enjoys working with their hands. 
• Familiarity with gears and rotational directions and speeds 
• Motivated to develop efficient processes and movement to maximize production output. 
• Strong communication skills 
• Has a clear pride in personal workmanship and quality. 
• Unwavering commitment to safety and full time use of all required personal protective equipment. 
• Ability to document work order details using both paper shop tickets and computer software. 
• Flexible to work where needed and takes direction well. 
• Highly organized, tracks machine tooling inventory and can keep personal workspace clean.
• Shows ongoing commitment for learning and personal development. 

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in operating threading machinery or similar manufacturing equipment is preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality threaded components.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot and adjust machinery as needed.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and the ability to work in a safe and organized manner.

Decision/Information Sharing and Communication

• Must take initiative and be available to work where needed. 
• Must be able to comprehend and follow visual, written, and oral instructions.
• Must communicate and work well with all other employees in the facility. 

Physical requirements 

• This position typically requires that the employee lift heavy boxes, products, or other items, up to or more than 50 lbs.
• This position will require that the employee stand for virtually their entire shift (8 or more hours), often in a noisy environment.

Shifts: 

2nd M-F, 2:15pm - 10:15pm