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Benefits That Support Your Career—Now and Long Term​
At Chicago Rivet & Machine Co., we offer competitive benefits along with something just as important—long-term stability and career growth. Many of our employees build lasting careers here, and we’re committed to supporting them every step of the way.​

Health & Wellness
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Company-Paid Life Insurance
  • Disability Coverage
Financial Security
  • 401(k)
  • Health Savings Account
  • Flexible Spending Account
Growth & Development
  • Education Reimbursement
  • On-the-job Training
  • Advancement Opportunities
Additional Benefits
  • Employee Discount Programs
  • Stable, long-term employment opportunities

Why Work at Chicago Rivet & Machine Co?​

A Culture of Longevity and Growth​

  • 18+ years average employee tenure
  • Less that 8% annual turnover ​
  • Many employees build long-term careers and retire with us. ​
  • Four generations working side by side. ​

Employee Testimonials

I am very grateful to Chicago Rivet (Tyrone plant) for the opportunity to return home and finish my career. It is a family environment, and the company prioritizes the employees and their safety while striving to meet our customer’s expectations.

- Brad W.

My 13 years of working with Chicago Rivet has been a rewarding career experience. I started with the company as a sorter, moved into a packing position, and am now the shipping coordinator. I have grown personally and professionally in so many ways. Part of this is due to the great team I get to work with on a daily basis. They consistently go above and beyond and make working at Chicago Rivet an enjoyable environment.

- Danell G.

Chicago Rivet recognizes hard work and provides opportunities for advancement with competitive wages and flexibility to raise a family. I am blessed to work for a small close-knit company with awesome coworkers.

- Donnie G.

During my time at Chicago Rivet and Machine Co., I grew both professionally and personally, gaining skills that I will carry forward into my future career path. As a corporate office intern, I supported Inside Sales by developing production cost sheets, producing professional quote letters, and maintaining data across Excel, Access, and Syteline. This experience particularly strengthened my quantitative skills in inspecting profit margins and calculating outside quote costs, while also giving me exposure to the company's ERP system and Access databases for the first time. One of the most valuable aspects of this internship was the close-knit office atmosphere. As a small, third-generation family business, Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. fostered a positive, collaborative workplace culture that made it easy to integrate into the team.

- Ruth Z.

Employment Opportunities

Title: Thread Roller Setup Operator

Hourly: Full Time/Non-Exempt

Shift: Both 1st (6a-4p) and 2nd (4p-2a) available

Overtime possible but not guaranteed

Benefits on the 1st of the Month after 60 days

Position Summary:
Responsible for setting up, operating, and monitoring thread roll machines to produce metal fasteners that meet precise dimensional and quality specifications. This role ensures efficient machine operation, timely production output, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Set up and operate thread roll machines used in the cold-forming process of manufacturing fasteners
  • Read and interpret blueprints, part drawings, or job travelers to determine machine settings and part specifications
  • Conduct in-process inspections using micrometers, calipers, and other precision measuring instruments
  • Monitor machine operation, identify issues, and perform basic troubleshooting to maintain production flow
  • Make necessary adjustments to tooling or machine parameters to maintain part quality and minimize scrap
  • Perform routine maintenance tasks such as lubrication, cleaning, and tool changes
  • Document production output, downtime, and quality checks accurately and in a timely manner
  • Adhere to all company safety rules and protocols including Lockout/Tagout and PPE requirements
  • Maintain a clean and organized workstation in accordance with 5S and lean manufacturing principles
  • Moves parts from shop floor to weigh scale
  • Records SPC and completes check sheets in ERP system
  • Records production in ERP system
  • Perform basic tool changes without assistance
  • Follows all safety and operating rules, guidelines and applicable work instructions

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • 1–3 years of experience operating thread roll or cold-forming machines in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience in rivet or fastener production strongly preferred
  • Must be available to work overtime as needed to support production demands and business needs

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

  • Manufacturing floor environment with exposure to noise, moving machinery, and industrial lubricants
  • Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs
  • Use of required personal protective equipment (PPE)
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Job Title: Industrial Maintenance Technician
Department: Production
Reports To: Plant Manager
Shift: 1st Shift
Location: Madison Heights, MICHIGAN
Benefits: Available after 60 days on the 1st of the Month

Compensation is negotiable based on experience, this is an hourly non-exempt position, overtime possible but not guaranteed.

Position Summary:
The Industrial Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and rebuilding production equipment throughout the manufacturing facility. This position supports operations across multiple departments, including Screw Machines, Cold Headers, Thread Rollers, Wash Systems, and related production equipment. The ideal candidate possesses strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills and is committed to minimizing downtime through timely repairs, preventative maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Execute preventative maintenance (PM) schedules to reduce downtime and extend equipment life
  • Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain production equipment throughout the facility.
  • Perform preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
  • Repair and rebuild mechanical systems including bearings, shafts, gearboxes, spindles, hydraulic components, and pneumatic systems.
  • Troubleshoot electrical systems including motors, motor starters, relays, contactors, sensors, limit switches, VFDs, and control circuits.
  • Install, replace, align, and adjust mechanical components to restore equipment performance.
  • Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, equipment manuals, and technical documentation.
  • Assist with machine installations, relocations, and production changeovers.
  • Support emergency equipment repairs to minimize production downtime.
  • Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Tool Room personnel to resolve equipment issues.
  • Recommend equipment improvements to increase safety, reliability, and production efficiency.
  • Document maintenance activities and repairs accurately.
  • Maintain spare parts inventory and communicate replacement needs.
  • Follow all company safety procedures including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements.
  • Maintain clean and organized work areas.
  • Participate in continuous improvement and equipment reliability initiatives.
  • Work overtime as required to support production and emergency repairs.
  • Execute preventative maintenance (PM) schedules to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.

Qualifications (Required):

  • Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair experience
  • Strong electrical troubleshooting experience with industrial equipment
  • Experience maintaining production machinery in a manufacturing facility
  • Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
  • Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
  • Experience troubleshooting motors, gearboxes, bearings, conveyors, pumps, and production equipment
  • Ability to safely use precision measuring tools and common maintenance equipment
  • Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to prioritize multiple repairs in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Preferred (Not Required):

Experience maintaining:

  • Acme and Gridley Screw Machines
  • SACMA Cold Headers
  • National Cold Headers
  • Reed Thread Rollers
  • PLC troubleshooting experience (Allen-Bradley preferred)
  • Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) troubleshooting
  • Industrial electrical experience (120V–480V)
  • Welding and fabrication experience preferred but not required

Work Environment & Physical Requirements 

  • Manufacturing floor environment with exposure to noise, moving machinery, and industrial lubricants
  • Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs
  • Use of required personal protective equipment (PPE)
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Position: Sorter Operator
Department: Production
Location: Tyrone, PA (15 Minutes from Altoona, PA)

Shift: 3rd Shift (9p-7a starting Monday Night: 4 days – 10 hr Shifts)
Training: 1st Shift for a minimum of one month (Monday through Friday, 7a-3p)
Benefits: Available after 30 days of employment

Compensation: Starting at $18/hr but negotiable based on Experience.

Position Summary:
Responsible for manually inspecting, sorting, and segregating parts to ensure conformance to customer specifications and quality standards. This role supports containment activities by identifying non-conforming material, preventing defects from reaching customers, and maintaining accurate inspection records in accordance with company procedures and applicable quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities:
• Perform manual visual and dimensional inspection of parts to verify conformance to drawings, specifications, and customer requirements
• Sort and segregate conforming and non-conforming material in designated areas to support containment activities
• Identify, document, and report non-conforming parts in accordance with established procedures
• Follow work instructions, inspection criteria, and quality standards for each sorting job or project
• Use basic measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, or go/no-go devices as required
• Maintain accurate records of inspection results, counts, and discrepancies, including completion of required check sheets or ERP entries
• Ensure proper labeling, identification, and traceability of inspected material
• Support rework or repair activities as directed
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work area in accordance with 5S standards
• Follow all safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements while performing job duties
• Communicate quality issues, concerns, or unusual findings to supervisors or quality personnel promptly
• Work collaboratively with team members, inspectors, and leadership to meet production and quality goals

Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Previous experience in manufacturing, inspection, or sorting environment preferred but not required
Ability to follow detailed instructions and apply consistent inspection criteria
Basic understanding of quality standards and defect identification preferred
Ability to use or learn basic measuring tools and inspection equipment
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain focus during repetitive tasks
Basic math and counting skills for accurate part verification and documentation
Good communication skills and ability to work in a team environment
Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive hand movements
Must be available to work overtime as needed to support production demands and business needs

Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Manufacturing floor environment with exposure to noise, moving machinery, and industrial lubricants
Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs
Use of required personal protective equipment (PPE)

Position: Forklift Driver – Receiving
Department: Materials
Location: Tyrone, PA (15 Minutes from Altoona, PA)

Benefits: Available after 30 days of employment

Shift: 1st Shift for a minimum of one month (Monday through Friday, 7a-3p)

Compensation: Starting at $18/hr but negotiable based on Experience.

Position Summary:
This position is responsible for receiving and handling all incoming materials, maintaining organization and inventory transactions in the wire room. Inventory Control using ERP system, drawing wire (this is a process in which you take a coil of wire and set it up on a bull block to draw it down to a smaller size)

A large percentage of this position is on the factory floor fulfilling material handling needs between departments. The time on the floor can be up to 75% of the daily time demand. During this time frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds is required on a continual basis.

Key Responsibilities:
• Perform all physical receiving duties. This includes unloading/loading trucks, transporting materials to the department where they are needed, keeping the dock and warehouse areas clean and organized, etc.
• Enter Wire Transfer transactions into Syteline (ERP) for all wire movement. Be able to search for and analyze information within Syteline to assist with inventory and transaction control (e.g. ,lot information/history, material transactions, purchase orders and receipts, material transactions, inventory counts, etc.). This process includes receiving in Syteline all incoming items (supplies, wire, purchased components, etc.).
• Responsible for all wire transfers into and out of the warehouse, NCM area, and header areas for all shifts. Any missed or incorrect transaction needs fixed daily.
• Provide wire to the Header Department; monitor headers to ensure wire is available to complete orders.
• Draw wire to a certain size, Set up coils of wire to run through the bull block machine you will have to flip the coils over and that weight could be up to 100lbs.
• Transport and properly store chemicals in the chemical storage room; maintain strict housekeeping, organization and safety standards.
• Stage wire for new jobs and prepare draw mills for inline drawing. Draw wire offline as needed.
• Fork truck operation is necessary.
• Pig mat – Make a new box on skid up, tag it with non-hazardous sticker. When full of pig mat, weigh it and date it and take to the shed.
• Weigh and record in Syteline all scrap against correct job orders daily.
• Email the metal scrap hauler for pick up and occasionally the waste oil company for pick up.
• As needed – take totes of waste oil out to shed and bring empties in as needed.
• As metal drums are emptied throughout the plant, cut lids off, drain and put under your trailer in receiving area to use for your metal scrap. (periodic)
• Communicate to Purchasing Specialist what oils are low that need ordered via email.
• Conduct full inventory and cycle counts of wire as directed or as needed to ensure accurate inventory.

Qualifications:
• High School Graduate or equivalent, and
– 2 Years Experience operating fork trucks or lift equipment in a manufacturing setting, or
–  Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Good computer and math skills/experience and/or demonstrated aptitude.
• Good understanding of process routing and warehousing experience.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems, Syteline system preferred but not required.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
• Manufacturing floor environment with exposure to noise, moving machinery, and industrial lubricants.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Use of required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Safely operate forklifts and other equipment as needed to perform the job effectively.

Position: Manufacturing Engineer – Fasteners
Department: Engineering
Location: Tyrone, PA (15 Minutes from Altoona, PA)

Compensation: Starting at $70,000 per year but negotiable based on Experience.

Position Summary:
The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, improving, and supporting manufacturing processes for fastener production, as well as new product quotations and introduction. This role focuses on manufacturing process selection and development for new products, process optimization, tooling design, and quality enhancement. The engineer will drive cross-functional collaboration to ensure safe, effective, efficient, and high-quality operations. The ideal candidate will bring a strong critical thinking and problem-solving mindset, a bias for action, and a passion for continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:
Quotations / Feasibility Review:
• Determine what materials, manufacturing process, and machine/resource groups are required to produce items requested for quotation or feasibility.
• Determine new tooling/equipment requirements and associated cost.
• Determine raw material (wire grade and size) recommended to meet customer specifications and match currently acquired material (where possible). Obtain cost of material for not-routinely purchased material.
• Obtain quotes for outside processing where needed.

New Product & Process Introduction:
• Collaborate with Engineering and Production teams to support the introduction of new fastener products and processes.
• Lead pilot runs, validate process performance, and ensure readiness for full-scale production.
• Create detailed documentation including process sheets, standard work, and SOPs.

Tooling & Equipment Development:
• Design and implement jigs, fixtures, tooling, and specialized machinery for fastener production.
• Collaborate with maintenance and external vendors on tooling and equipment upgrades or modifications.
• Specify and support the procurement of new equipment and manufacturing technologies.
Process Design & Optimization:
• Analyze current manufacturing processes for cold forming, machining, threading, plating, and heat treatment of fasteners.
• Identify opportunities for improving efficiency, reducing cost, and enhancing product quality.
• Develop and implement process improvements, including lean initiatives and automation solutions.
• Design and optimize production layouts, workflows, and work instructions.

Quality & Compliance:
• Work closely with Quality Control to ensure manufacturing processes meet product specifications and compliance standards.
• Support FMEA development, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive action implementation.
• Monitor process capability and drive statistical process control (SPC) initiatives.

Data Analysis & Reporting:
• Collect and analyze data on process performance, downtime, scrap, and other key metrics.
• Prepare technical reports, cost justifications, and recommendations for process changes.
• Use data to support decision-making and process validation activities.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Partner with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Safety teams to support plant operations and drive improvements.
• Provide technical support and training to operators and production staff.
• Stay up to date with advancements in fastener manufacturing technology and materials.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing, or industrial engineering; or in lieu of a degree has substantial career experience in the fastener industry with knowledge of cold-heading, secondary machining, heat-treating, plating and other finishing operations.
• Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD).
• 1–5 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements
• Manufacturing floor environment with exposure to noise, moving machinery, and industrial lubricants
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs
• Use of required personal protective equipment (PPE)

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