Machine Operator

Central Wire Industries; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Wire Industries is seeking a Machine Operator for its facility in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. The role involves operating machinery, inspecting product quality, and training new staff. Candidates should have a high school diploma and 1-2 years of experience in industrial settings. We offer competitive pay and benefits including health insurance and a retirement plan.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with matching

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Program

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Forklift experience desirable.
• 1-2 years working with industrial machinery.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machinery, monitor quality.
• Train new operators.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness standards.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Basic Math Functions

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

CENTRAL WIRE, INC., 1795 South Hickory St., Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, United States of America Req #446

Friday, May 9, 2025

Take the next step with a n exciting and growing company! With 13 locations in three countries, 800+ employees, and over 60 years of excellence, the Central Wire (CWI) Group of Companies is a world-class manufacturer. As the only fully integrated maker of wire, rope and assemblies, our solutions are found in aerospace, defense, med tech, and heavy industry applications around the globe— in large part because of the people behind our products.

Job Title: Machine Operator

Position Overview: The Machine Operator will be responsible for the set up and operation of the Machine Operator. This includes continuously monitoring speed, coating level and wire surface quality. Additionally, the operator will become proficient in the various job specific skills required by a Machine Operator.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Read work orders/bill of materials to determine product specifications.
• Responsible for quantity and quality to meet efficiency rates.
• Use and maintain various types of equipment and machinery.
• Reporting/communicating machinery issues to supervisor/maintenance.
• Inspect products to ensure product excellence and quality using measuring tools (tape measure/micrometer/tensile test machine)
• Obtain all required approvals.
• Use of forklifts, cranes, and hand carts to load/unload machine and to move material to and from machines.
• Record and document production as well as all downtime.
• Ensure and observe all safety and housekeeping rules and guidelines, including carrying out daily safety inspections.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Inspect material during processing to ensure proper quality is maintained.
• Complete all documentation and turn in the work order to the supervisor.
• Train new operators.
• Cut samples for quality control.
• Work in a fast-paced environment.
• Work in confined spaces.
• Read SDS’s to familiarized with chemicals used
• Authorize to request the initiation of an internal corrective action
• Place material on hold, if necessary, stop production when nonconforming wire is found
• Complete all assigned training, including monthly health and safety sessions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Department Duties and responsibilities:

• Adjust machinery including changing dies, speed and temperature
• Consistently string payoff; point weld, and grind material as applicable
• Consistently set up by measuring wire diameter between each draw
• Focus on machines that need constant attention
• Work in various temperature environments
• Work in a dusty environment
• Maintain focus on safety quality and productivity

Other Duties:

• Work overtime as required.
• Assist production manager and other operators as necessary
• Ability to communicate – verbal and written.
• Ability to perform basic math functions with accuracy.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Constant standing & walking
• Frequent pushing, pulling, & reaching

Preferred qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred
• Forklift experience preferred
• 1-2 years in industrial machinery
• Predictable and consistent attendance is required
• Health insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Referral program

Shift: 8-hour shift

Central Wire Group of Companies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer . We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate

based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age,

veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics

protected by law.

Central Wire Group of Companies is a Drug-free workplace and pre-employment drug tests and backgroundchecks are required.

• CENTRAL WIRE, INC., 1795 South Hickory St., Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, United States of America