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Tapping Machine Operator

Nashville, TN

$16.50 - $19.50/hr

Greer Stop Nut in Nashville, TN has an immediate opening for an experienced Machine Operator to operate Tapping/Threading equipment used in our manufacturing process to make internally threaded lock ...

Tapping Machine Operator

Nashville, TN · On-site

$16.50 - $19.50/hr

Greer Stop Nut in Nashville, TN has an immediate opening for an experienced Machine Operator to operate Tapping/Threading equipment used in our manufacturing process to make internally threaded lock ...

Job Summary MacLean-Fogg is hiring a Tapping Operator at our Savanna, Illinois manufacturing facility. You will operate mechanical equipment, troubleshoot production issues, inspect parts, and ...

Role Summary Tapping Operator performs work associated with the operation of assigned mechanical equipment in a manufacturing environment. Job Details * Position Type: Hourly, Full Time * Work Hours ...

About Team: TEAM, Inc. is a global leader within the specialized Hot Tap Services sector, offering high-quality and specialized services to the refining, petrochemical, utilities, pipeline, and other ...

Technician Hot Tapping Services - L2

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$17.50 - $22/hr

About Team: TEAM, Inc. is a global leader within the specialized Hot Tap Services sector, offering high-quality and specialized services to the refining, petrochemical, utilities, pipeline, and other ...

About Team: TEAM, Inc. is a global leader within the specialized Hot Tap Services sector, offering high-quality and specialized services to the refining, petrochemical, utilities, pipeline, and other ...

Technician Hot Tapping Services - L2

Alvin, TX · On-site

$14.75 - $18.50/hr

About Team: TEAM, Inc. is a global leader within the specialized Hot Tap Services sector, offering high-quality and specialized services to the refining, petrochemical, utilities, pipeline, and other ...

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How much do tapping jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for tapping in the United States is $18.50, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $20.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed for tapping?

To excel as a Tapping Operator, you typically need strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and experience with metalworking or industrial machinery. Familiarity with tapping machines, hand tools, blueprint reading, and often a vocational or technical certification are advantageous. Good problem-solving skills, teamwork, and a focus on workplace safety help individuals stand out. These capabilities are vital for maintaining high quality, efficient production, and a safe working environment.

What does a tapping operator do?

As a Tapping Operator, your daily responsibilities usually include setting up and operating tapping machines, monitoring the production process, adjusting machine settings, inspecting finished parts for quality, and performing basic equipment maintenance. You will often work closely with other machine operators, quality assurance personnel, and supervisors to ensure smooth workflow and meet production targets. Attention to detail and the ability to troubleshoot minor equipment issues are key parts of the role. This hands-on work environment requires both technical know-how and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.

What is tapping?

A Tapping job typically involves operating machinery to drill or cut threads into metal, plastic, or other materials. Workers in this role may use manual or automated tapping machines to ensure precise threading for fasteners, bolts, or assembly components. They must follow technical specifications, inspect finished products for quality, and maintain equipment for optimal performance. Attention to detail and knowledge of machining processes are essential for efficiency and accuracy.

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Infographic showing various Tapping job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, and 20% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $38,476 per year, or $18.5 per hour.

Tapping Machine Operator

Greer Stop Nut

Nashville, TN

$16.50 - $19.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago


Job description

Greer Stop Nut in Nashville, TN has an immediate opening for an experienced Machine Operator to operate Tapping/Threading equipment used in our manufacturing process to make internally threaded lock nuts frequently used in Aerospace and Military applications.

This is a Full-Time Day Shift position, Monday - Friday from 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM. At times Overtime is also available.

This position will be responsible for the operation and set-up of a number of different tapping / threading related machines. Additional duties include frequent inspection of finished pieces using specialized measuring devices (calipers, gauges, etc.), removing part waste and oil, lifting up to 35 pounds, documenting productivity records on paper and in computer, weighing parts, and moving parts on manual pallet jacks to the next operation.

It is important to know that all parts are tapped/threaded in oil. Candidates for this role must be comfortable working with oily parts throughout the entirety of the day.

We are pleased to offer our Team a competitive compensation and benefit package that includes:

  • Weekly Pay
  • No mandatory overtime
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Time
  • 401k plan with up to a 5% match
  • Medical/Dental/Vision
  • Employer paid Disability
  • Employer paid Life Insurance
  • and much more

Our locking nuts / fasteners are vital to the aviation and naval industries and are commonly found on commercial and military aircraft, naval ships & submarines, and much more. If you are committed to Quality, take pride in your craftsmanship, and are looking for meaningful work that helps to support the United States Military branches, Greer Stop Nut is the place for you.

For this role, candidates should have some prior experience operating machines in a manufacturing environment, or similar work experience and have a High School Diploma/GED or higher. Prior stable and relevant work history is expected for this role.

Greer Stop Nut is centrally located in Nashville close to the Nashville Zoo and has plenty of free parking for our employees.

We are a Drug Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and minorities are encouraged to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.


Company Profile

Greer Stop Nut in Nashville, TN is a proud supplier of specialized locking nuts to the Aerospace industry and the U.S. Military. For more than 50 years, Greer Stop Nut has been recognized as a major supplier of internally threaded fasteners and is well-recognized as a trusted supplier of quality and reliable products.

Our plant is part of the Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) family of sites. With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.