Are Stainless Steel Screws Magnetic? Generally, stainless steel screws are not magnetic, especially those made from 304 or 316 stainless steel. However, they may exhibit slight magnetism due to their manufacturing process. For more information, read our detailed explanation. By Marsh Fasteners|2025-02-27T04:59:14-05:00February 27, 2025|Metric Stainless Steel Machine Screws|