Enamel Wire Operator

Essex Solutions; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex Solutions in Fort Wayne, Indiana seeks an Enamel Wire Operator to operate and monitor machinery applying enamel coatings to wire products, ensuring adherence to specifications and safety standards. The role includes setup, inspection logging, data entry, and coordination with supervisors.

The ideal candidate will read manufacturing instructions, handle small tools, track process quality, and maintain a clean, organized work area in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Roll reel into jack and remove reels from payoff
• Reload reel or basket
• Weld wire ends to feed machine and apply insulation
• Monitor machine process and stop reel when full; change out
• Maintain accurate inspection logs and reel labels
• Set up ovens and run wire through machines; read manufacturing instructions
• Read and use micrometers to measure wire; complete paperwork and data entry
• Place completed reel in designated location
• Communicate with supervisors and associates
• Follow plant work rules, work instructions and safety rules; keep area clean; use tools (wire cutters, pliers, wrenches, hammer, micrometers, computer)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Tools

Micrometers

Wire cutters

Pliers

Wrenches

Hammer

Computer

Job description

Position Overview

The Enamel Wire Operator is responsible for operating and monitoring machinery used to apply enamel coating to wire products in accordance with manufacturing specifications, customer requirements, quality and safety standards.

Essential Responsibilities

• Roll reel into jack, remove reels from payoff, reload reel or basket.
• Weld wire ends together to feed machine. Apply insulation.
• Monitor machine process, stop reel when full and change out. Monitor processes & controls to assure quality.
• Maintain accurate inspection logs and reel labels.
• Set up ovens, run wire through machines. Read and understand manufacturing instructions.
• Use & read micrometers to measure wire. Complete paperwork, record and enter data.
• Place completed reel in designated location.
• Communicate with supervisors & associates.
• Read and understand manufacturing instructions
• Follow plant work rules, work instructions, safety rules and established processes, procedures & practices. Maintain cleanliness of work area. Use of tools including (but not limited to) wire cutters, pliers, wrenches, hammer, micrometers, and computer.
• Other duties as assigned