THIS JOB WILL TRAIN ON 1ST, AND THEN MOVE TO 3RD SHIFT. APPLICANT MUST BE OK WITH MOVING TO 3RD. First shift hours are 7 AM to 3 PM. Third shift hours are 11 PM to 7 AM.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Operating wire drawing machines: The wire drawer operates machines to reduce wire from round to rectangular cross-section and improve its physical properties.
- Reading job instructions: The wire drawer reads job instructions that specify size, number of passes, and amount of reduction on each pass of wire through series of wire drawing dies.
- Setting adjustable dies: The wire drawer sets adjustable dies for the first pass by turning setscrews on which divisions are shown.
- Starting and observing the machine: The wire drawer starts the machine and observes operation to ascertain if drawing is proceeding as specified and makes adjustments to obtain required wire tension.
- Stopping the machine: The wire drawer stops the machine when all wire has passed through dies.
- Switching rolls: The wire drawer switches wound roll to feeding position and bare roll to winding position, adjusting die for the next pass, and repeating until wire is drawn to size specified.
- Recording production: The wire drawer records production.
- Examining wire for defects: The wire drawer may examine wire for defects, such as scratches or cracks, using an eye loupe.
- Requires a combination of technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure. The role is often associated with precision and consistency, which are essential for producing high-quality wire products.
Requirements:
- · Entry-level position.
- · Previous manufacturing or production experience preferred.
- Previous machine operation experience required.
- · Able to work in a fast-paced environment
- · Able to wear required PPE (safety glasses, steel-toed boots, long sleeve shirts, long pants, safety vest)
Physical Requirements:
- · Walk and stand continuously.
- · Manipulate, grip, grasp and handle wire weighing 50 or 100lbs
- · Bend, stoop and reach constantly throughout shift.
- · Able to work in a non-climate-controlled environment.
Pay: $19.00 - $20.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
