Entry-Level Machinist
$16.25 - $19.75/hr
Working as Full-time Entry-Level Machinist, you will setup and operate multiple pieces of equipment such as saws, threading machines, hot and cold heading machines and various other pieces of manual ...
$16.25 - $19.75/hr
Working as Full-time Entry-Level Machinist, you will setup and operate multiple pieces of equipment such as saws, threading machines, hot and cold heading machines and various other pieces of manual ...
$16.25 - $19.75/hr
Working as Full-time Entry-Level Machinist, you will setup and operate multiple pieces of equipment such as saws, threading machines, hot and cold heading machines and various other pieces of manual ...
Wallingford, CT · On-site
$16.25 - $19.75/hr
Working as Full-time Entry-Level Machinist, you will setup and operate multiple pieces of equipment such as saws, threading machines, hot and cold heading machines and various other pieces of manual ...
Wallingford, CT · On-site
$16.25 - $19.75/hr
Working as Full-time Entry-Level Machinist, you will setup and operate multiple pieces of equipment such as saws, threading machines, hot and cold heading machines and various other pieces of manual ...
Wallingford, CT · On-site
$73K - $94K/yr
The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: o Designing tooling for cold/hot heading, secondary processes and gaging o Troubleshooting manufacturing processes ...
Wallingford, CT · On-site
$73K - $94K/yr
The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: o Designing tooling for cold/hot heading, secondary processes and gaging o Troubleshooting manufacturing processes ...
$16.94/hr
End your day by clocking out, sharing any customer feedback or important updates, and heading home ... Exposure to warm temperatures around the café or ice cream machines and occasional cold ...
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$16.94/hr
End your day by clocking out, sharing any customer feedback or important updates, and heading home ... Exposure to warm temperatures around the café or ice cream machines and occasional cold ...
$15.55 - $18.61
13% of jobs
$20.40 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$18.61 - $21.66
21% of jobs
The median wage is $24.62 / hr.
$21.66 - $24.72
17% of jobs
$24.72 - $27.77
18% of jobs
$28.97 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$27.77 - $30.83
17% of jobs
$30.83 - $33.89
8% of jobs
$33.89 - $36.94
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$36.94 - $40
6% of jobs
$40 - $43.05
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$43.05 - $46.11
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$46.11 - $49.16
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As a Cold Heading operator, you’ll typically work with metal wire or rods made of materials like steel, brass, or aluminum to produce fasteners such as bolts, screws, rivets, and pins. Your day-to-day tasks involve setting up and running cold heading machines, inspecting finished components, and performing routine maintenance. The fast-paced manufacturing environment often requires collaboration with quality control staff, maintenance teams, and supervisors to ensure products meet specifications. This role provides exposure to a variety of metal-forming techniques, which can lay a solid foundation for advancing into supervisory, quality assurance, or technical specialist roles over time.
To thrive in Cold Heading, you need strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and experience with metalworking or machine operation, often acquired through vocational training or on-the-job experience. Familiarity with cold heading machines, measuring instruments such as micrometers and calipers, and safety protocols is typically required. Strong problem-solving skills, teamwork, and effective communication help you adapt to production demands and collaborate efficiently with colleagues. These skills ensure high-quality output, minimize machine downtime, and support a safe, efficient manufacturing environment.
A Cold Heading job involves operating machinery that shapes metal parts without using heat, typically for manufacturing fasteners like bolts, screws, and rivets. Workers feed metal wire or rods into specialized machines that apply high-pressure forces to form the desired shape. This role requires mechanical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to troubleshoot machine issues. Cold heading is a crucial process in mass production, ensuring strong and precise metal components.

$16.25 - $19.75/hr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO
Re-posted 22 days ago
7.6
Based on 242 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
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Since 1967 Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with over 3,000 servicing locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. As we've expanded across the world, we've retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things - if given the opportunity. From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders. As a growth company with a solid financial position, we are committed to training, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our employees. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to make your mark as part of an elite growth company, you won't find a better fit than Fastenal.
Construction materials wholesalers
10,000+ Employees
Winona, MN, US
1967