Machine Operator - Arch Wires Operator - 1st Shift

Aermican Orthodontics; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Aermican Orthodontics is seeking a detail-oriented Wire Assembler to manufacture arch wires from raw material into finished goods. You will operate wire-wrapping and ultrasonic machinery, and perform precision measurements.

You will inspect size/shape, laser-mark IDs, and manage material flow with scanners while maintaining safety and quality. This role requires basic reading, math and computer skills, and the ability to stand long shifts in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic reading, math and computer skills.
• Experience with calipers, micrometers, toolmakers microscope.
• 2 years' experience in direct manufacturing.
• Must be able to stand for up to 8 to 10 hours per day.
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
• Must be able to look at small parts for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Operate a machine to wrap wire onto a mandrel, salt bath processing, cutting and deburring.
• Run multiple ultrasonic machines.
• Use a computer to laser mark ID lines onto the wires.
• Inspect wires for size, shape, and any defects.
• Scale material and issue material to work order using a scanner.
• Take measurements of wire using a micrometer or caliper.
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.

Skills

Reading

Math

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Toolmakers microscope

Job description

Job Summary

Manufacture arch wires from raw material into finished goods

Duties & Responsibilities

• Run a machine to wrap wire onto a mandrel, put the mandrel of material into a salt bath, cut and deburr material
• Run multiple ultrasonic machines
• Use a computer to laser mark ID lines onto the wires
• Inspect wires for size, shape, and any defects
• Scale material and issue material to work order using a scanner
• Take measurements of wire using a micrometer or caliper
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic reading, math and computer skills
• Experience with calipers, micrometers, toolmakers microscope
• 2 years' experience in direct manufacturing
• Must be able to stand for up to 8 to 10 hours per day
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds
• Must be able to look at small parts for extended periods of time

Competitive Pay & Benefits

• Paid vacation and 11 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, life and disability insurance
• HSA and FSA accounts
• 401k with company matching and profit sharing
• Tuition reimbursement