Top 31 Metalworking machine operators Jobs in Chester, Ct

Wire Operator
AMETEK, Inc. —Wallingford, CT
- $27.50 an hour
- Overtime
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
Production Operator
REA MAGNET WIRE CORP —Guilford, CT
- $25.00 - $26.75 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Continuous improvement
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Utility Operator
AMETEK, Inc. —Wallingford, CT
- $25 an hour
- Overtime
- Computer literacy
- English
- Forklift
Press Operator I
Vantedge Medical —Durham, CT
- Overtime
- High school diploma or GED
- Trade school
- Leadership
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Production Operative
Doncasters —Groton, CT
- Manufacturing
- Leadership
- Entry level
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
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Press/Weld Operator
DURHAM Manufacturing —Durham, CT
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Continuous improvement
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Low Temp Loader/Unloader - 3rd Shift
Howmet Aerospace —Branford, CT
- From $22 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- US work authorization
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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CNC Water Spider
Vantedge Medical —Durham, CT
- Overtime
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
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Coil Operator
DURHAM Manufacturing —Durham, CT
- $20 - $24 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Entry level
- Profit sharing
- Disability insurance
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Melter
Doncasters —Groton, CT
- Online Application
- Mid-level
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
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High Temp Loader/Unloader - 2nd Shift
Howmet Aerospace —Branford, CT
- $22 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Programmable logic controllers
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Machine Operator
DS Hai LLC/ IWD —Norwich, CT
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Overtime
- In-person
- Entry level
- 401(k) matching
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Machine Operator
Creed Monarch 2.0, LLC. dba Creed Monarch —New Britain, CT
- From $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- No experience needed
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid training
- Health savings account
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MPI Machine Operator I
McWane Plant & Industrial —Wethersfield, CT
- $23.00 - $25.19 an hour
- Extended hours
- English
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
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Vacuum Melter
Doncasters —Groton, CT
- Online Application
- Mid-level
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
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Water Spider
Vantedge Medical —Wallingford, CT
- Overtime
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
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MPIW Machine Operator - 2nd Shift
McWane Plant & Industrial —Wethersfield, CT
- $23 an hour
- Extended hours
- English
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
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Saw Operator - 2nd shift
Logan Steel —Meriden, CT
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Shell Room Lead - Weekend Shift
Doncasters —Groton, CT
- $30.00 - $34.39 an hour
- Mid-level
- Training & development
- Manufacturing
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
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MPI General Worker
McWane Plant & Industrial —Wethersfield, CT
- $21.91 an hour
- Extended hours
- English
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
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Wire Operator

AMETEK, Inc. -
Wallingford, CT

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Job Details

$27.50 an hour

Qualifications

Personal protective equipment (PPE) use
Safety equipment
Respirator

Full Job Description

Location:

Wallingford, CT, US, 06492

Business Unit: Specialty Metals

Posting Date: Jul 18, 2026

Job Description:

As a rolling operator, you will be responsible for setting up and operating square wire and shape wire machinery within the department. The rate of pay for this role is $27.50/hr depending on experience. There will be training on first shift before moving permantently to second shift position from 2pm - 10pm.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Sets up and operates square wire and shape wire machinery.
Utilizes appropriate tools such as edge rolls, turkshead, flat rolls, dies, and shape rolls to achieve required product shape and finish.
Conducts quality checks using various measuring devices to ensure compliance with internal and customer specifications.
Maintains meticulous records and completes all necessary paperwork related to quality control and submit samples to QC as required.
Provides training to other operators when required, ensuring team competency and efficiency.
Conducts safety and quality checks on equipment, adhering to safety protocols at all times.
Opeprate multiple machines simultaneously, adapting to changing operational requirements.
Operates overhead cranes by dragging it to specific areas with reels.
Ability to learn the annealing process.
Run furnaces to soften material.
Run rolling machinery and spooling machines for necessary material.
Performs other duties as assigned or directed.

SKILLS:

Basic computer functions for data entry purposes.
Must be detail-oriented with strong critical thinking and organizational skills.
Must be able to work weekends and holidays as scheduled.
Must be able to work first shift initially and potentially second shift.
Must be able to work overtime.
Working knowledge of diverse high-speed machinery and measurement tools (caliper, micrometer etc.)

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Wire drawing and annealing experience preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires repetitive motions such as walking, standing, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, as well as feeling, seeing, talking, and hearing.
Ability to work around metal powders and nickels.
Ability to wear a respirator while conducting job duties.
Ability to work around and on industrial equipment.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis.
Must be willing to work around dust, chemicals, and other substances.
Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, and hearing protection.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Required to work in a production area. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The production area is not climate controlled.

Compensation

Employee Type: Hourly

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 55,000

Salary Maximum: 60,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

For more information on AMETEK's competitive benefits, please click here.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.

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