Industrial Machine Operator - Steel Wire Manufacturing

Insteel Industries, Inc.; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus eligibility

Paid time off

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Insteel Industries, Inc. seeks a driven Machine Operator to work in our industrial manufacturing plant in Houston, TX. You will operate equipment, perform basic machine repairs, and document production information while adhering to PPE and safety procedures.

Ideal candidates have basic math skills, a high school diploma, and a willingness to learn. Forklift experience is a plus, with training provided, as part of a safety‑conscious team environment.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience preferred but not required.
• Forklift experience preferred; training provided.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and read simple forms.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor assigned machines with safety in mind.
• Identify and repair simple mechanical issues like stalls or jams.
• Inspect equipment for proper operation and integrity.
• Document production data and basic entries into a computer.
• Support maintenance and other operators as needed.

Skills

Machinery operation

Teamwork

Math & measurement

Safety compliance (PPE)

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Insteel Industries, Inc. seeks a driven Machine Operator to work in our industrial manufacturing plant in Houston, TX. You will operate equipment, perform basic machine repairs, and document production information while adhering to PPE and safety procedures.

Ideal candidates have basic math skills, a high school diploma, and a willingness to learn. Forklift experience is a plus, with training provided, as part of a safety‑conscious team environment.