Cable Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Times Microwave Systems; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

HSA and FSA

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

12 paid holidays per year

401(k) with automatic 3% company match

Job summary

Times Microwave Systems in the United States is seeking a Cable Machine Operator to support the production of raw cable to required specifications. You will set up, run and help solve problems on Braiding, Tape Wrapping, Extrusion, and Specialized Wire Equipment.

The role requires basic mechanical skills and the ability to read micrometers and calipers, with proficiency in documentation and quality control. This is an hourly position with comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience; 1–2 years of technical school preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read micrometers and calipers.
• Ability to perform basic math functions (fractions and decimals).
• Ability to work with small hand tools.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Proficiency with computer applications.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to stand for up to 8 hours/day.

Responsibilities

• Operate cable manufacturing machines and basic mechanical machines.
• Perform machine setups.
• Diagnose and help resolve basic problems with machinery.
• Read and follow work instructions to manufacture quality cable.
• Complete required documentation and traceability logs.
• Complete in-process quality control procedures.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Math skills

English proficiency

Reading micrometers and calipers

Computer literacy

Reading/writing English

Small hand tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical school (1–2 years) preferred

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

FLSA: Hourly

Summary

The Cable Machine Operator supports the production of raw cable to required specifications. The Cable Machine Operator sets up, runs and helps problems solve Cable Manufacturing Machines: Braiding Machines, Tape Wrapping Equipment, Extrusion Machines and Specialized Wire Equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Effectively operate cable manufacturing machines and basic mechanical machines
• Perform machine setups
• Diagnose and help resolve basic problems with machinery
• Read and follow work instructions to manufacture quality cable
• Complete required documentation and traceability logs
• Complete in-process quality control procedures

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience, 1-2 years of technical school preferred
• 1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Ability to read micrometers and calipers
• Ability to perform basic math functions (add, subtract, multiply and divide), including working with fractions and decimals.
• Ability to work with small hand tools
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Proficiency with computer applications
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to stand for up to 8 hours/day

• We are pleased to provide high-quality, competitive and comprehensive benefits for our employees.
• Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage, HSA and FSA, short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and the employee assistance program.
• Full-time and part-time employees are eligible for paid time off, 12 paid holidays per year, and may participate in our 401(k) plan, which includes an automatic 3% company contribution, plus a 50% company match on the first 8% of employee contributions.

Times Microwave Systems is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V.