Mesh Class Four Machine Operator

Mid-South Wire Company; Nashville, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid-South Wire Company seeks a dependable Mesh Machine Operator to join the production team in Nashville. The role involves setting up automatic machines or process lines, reading engineering drawings, and ensuring parts meet specifications through precise measurements.

You will input data, program machines as needed, and perform routine maintenance while working with minimal supervision in a loud, workshop environment. Training is provided, and safety is the priority.

Qualifications

• Experience required. Training also provided.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate clearly.
• Basic math skills.
• Strong attention to detail and safety.

Responsibilities

• Operate manual or semi-automatic machines and perform set-ups using drawings and specifications.
• Read engineering drawings and product specifications.
• Input data into production machinery and adjust programs for different jobs.
• Monitor machine/process line and understand control functions.
• Verify parts meet blueprint specs and quality standards.
• Measure tolerances and conduct quality inspections.
• Read measuring instruments like tape measure and micrometer.
• Perform major and minor maintenance on equipment as needed.
• Keep area clean and promote a safe working environment.

Skills

Read/write communication

Attention to detail

Basic math

Tools

Tape measure

Micrometer

Computerized machines

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking dependable, detail- oriented individuals to join our production team as a Mesh Machine Operator. Ideal for candidates who enjoy hands‑on work that can read and understand engineering drawings, Set-up automatic machine or process line in allotted time. Run automatic machine, process line, read tape measure, verify parts are produced to specifications. Works with minimal to no supervision.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates multiple types of manual or semi-automatic machines and performs set-ups by using drawings, checking specifications, and set-up machines within strict time restraints.
• Read and understand engineering drawing and specification of products.
• Input data into computerized production machinery as well as make computer program changes as needed for different jobs.
• Monitor automatic machine or process line and understand all control functions.
• Verify that parts meet blueprint specifications and are usable for next operation.
• Demonstrated ability to produce to and exceed established production and quality standards and conduct quality inspectiosn.
• Measure for tolerance and quality check.
• Ability to program computerized machines.
• Complete inspection sheet.
• Perform major adjustments to set-ups as needed for quality product.
• Performs preventive, minor, and major maintenance to automatic machine or process line on a regular routine basis
• May perform necessary rework and minor repairs
• Ability to read specified measuring instruments including but not limited to tape measure, micrometer, etc.
• Keep work area clean and orderly. Responsible for conducting all works in a safe manner following established safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements

Experience required Training also provided

Ability to read, write, and communicate clearly

Basic math Skills

Strong attention to detail and safety

Physical Ability to...

Medium heavy lifting up to 85 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects up to 40 lbs. 67 -100% of the time

Stand for long periods on concrete floors

Work in a loud, non-air conditioned environment

Bend, Kneel, climb, and perform repetitive motions

Work Environment

Exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration.

Noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Temperature variations depending on season

Location Requirement

Must be able to commute to Nashville, TN 37210

Must relocate before starting if not local