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Position Details - Fastenal Cold Heading Machinist

Job ID 631862

Title Fastenal Cold Heading Machinist

Type Full-time

Location

Loves Park, IL 61111

Departments Manufacturing

Date Published July 31, 2026

End Date 08-14-2026

Job Description Fastenal Cold Heading Machinist

5800 Industrial Ave, Loves Park, IL 61111

IL180 Manufacturing Facility

Full-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 6:00am - 2:30pm

Working as Full-time Fastenal Cold Heading Machinist, you will be setting-up and operating cold heading or threading equipment. Operating heading or threading machines will be based on previous experience.

The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

o Setting up and operating cold heading or threading equipment

o Inspecting parts and verifying dimensional data

o Maintaining scheduled delivery

o Reading and interpreting blueprints

o Maintaining tools

o Maintaining all aspects of the machines from set-up to operation

o Complying with health, safety and sustainability rules and expectations

o Participating in activities and programs that help the company achieve health, safety and sustainability objectives

o Learning, passing and practicing various environmental health and safety trainings

The following skills and qualifications are required for this position:

o 18 years of age or older, due to the nature of work

o Excellent written and oral communication skills

o Knowledge of cold heading and/or threading equipment

o Knowledge of quality tooling associated with cold heading or threading machines

o Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency

o Work independently as well as in a team environment

o Learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment

o Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork

o Lift, slide, carry and lower packages that typically weigh 25lbs-50lbs and may weigh up to 100lbs

o Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)

o Possess an understanding of ISO quality systems

o Prior experience reading blueprints

o Familiarity with inspection practices and knowledge of inspection equipment such as calipers, micrometers, comparators, ring gages and protrusion gages

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.

Fastenal offers a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees. This package includes Health, Life, Long Term Disability, and Dental Insurance, in addition to, paid vacation, sick