MACHINE OPERATOR - CORE CUTTING / STACKING

WEG Transformers USA; Washington (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with Match

Tuition reimbursement

EAP

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Bonus plan

Job summary

WEG Transformers USA is seeking a Machine Operator - 2nd shift in Washington, MO. The role involves interpreting BOMs and drawings, setting up lamination equipment, inspecting cores, and maintaining quality records.

Training is available for qualified applicants with a manufacturing mindset and basic math skills. The position requires evening/night availability, basic English proficiency, and valid US work authorization, with a safety-sensitive environment that includes THC testing.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, understand and interpret Bills of Materials (BOMs), drawings, schematics and specifications.
• Ability to perform basic mathematics and computations.
• Must demonstrate basic proficiency in English.
• Resides or intends to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of Washington, Missouri.
• This position is safety sensitive: THC testing.
• Has current work authorization for employment within the United States.

Responsibilities

• Reading, understanding and interpreting Bills of Materials (BOMs), drawings, schematics and specifications to complete assignments with limited supervision.
• Inspection of core steel rolls for size, damage, and burrs ensuring steel meets specifications.
• Set-up stacking table using drawings and obtain materials.
• Set-up and program lamination machine by interpreting data sheets and following approved procedures.
• Monitor quality and quantities per manufacturing procedures.
• Inspection of core at completion of process and maintain quality records.
• Move finished core via cart to upender/table and frame/band core.
• Mix core glue and glue core per manufacturing procedure.

Skills

BOMs interpretation

Reading drawings

Basic math

English proficiency

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ACT WorkKeys NCRC

Tools

Fork trucks

Pallet jacks

Hoist

Micrometers / verniers

Job description

Pay: $25.29 - $26.85 / hour + $0.75 / hour shift differential 2nd

Benefits

• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starts at 30 days.
• 401(k) with Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company paid life & disability insurance.
• Bonus Plan (pro-rated)

Specific details & more in the WEG Transformers USA & IUE-CWA CBA, 2021.

Role: Machine Operator - 2nd

You may see yourself in this role, if you are an experienced production operator who has mechanical and/or electrical aptitude, a strong work ethic, and are looking for a serious career opportunity. Two years of prior manufacturing experience would be preferred, but we will train otherwise qualified candidates for the role.

You will perform a range of tasks in the production of a transformer, including:

• Reading, understanding and interpreting Bills of Materials (BOMs), drawings, schematics and specifications to complete assignments with limited supervision;
• Inspection of core steel rolls for size, damage, and burrs ensuring steel meets specifications.
• Set-up stacking table using drawings and obtain materials.
• Set-up and program lamination machine by interpreting data sheets and following approved procedures. Adjust as necessary to obtain proper part lengths and configuration.
• Monitor quality and quantities per manufacturing procedures. Quality will be monitored by use of auto control sheet, measuring devices including scales, verniers, micrometers and/or optical equipment.
• Inspection of core at completion of process and maintain quality records.
• Set-up core steel on machine dereelers and storage racks using fork trucks, pallet jacks and/or hoist.
• Move finished core via cart to upender/table and frame/band core.
• Mix core glue and glue core per manufacturing procedure.

Requirements

Basic

• Ability to work evening or night shift.
• Able to work limited over-time as needed.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret Bills of Materials (BOMs), drawings, schematics and specifications.
• Ability to perform basic mathematics and computations.
• Must demonstrate basic proficiency in English.
• Resides or intends to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of Washington, Missouri.
• Must satisfactorily complete interview, drug screen, background screen, and Plum Talent Assessment.
• This position is safety sensitive: WEG will test for THC.
• Has current work authorization for employment within the United States.

Preferred

• Previous manufacturing experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• ACT WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certification (NCRC).
• ACT / National Career Readiness Test Locator.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.