Night Shift Production Operator — Incentives & Benefits

WireCo; Sedalia (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Company-paid life insurance

Company-paid disability insurance

Monthly incentive payments

Job summary

WireCo is seeking a Production Operator at its Sedalia, MO facility to set up, load and operate production machines across Spooling, Stranding or Closing areas. You will follow supervisor direction and adhere to safety and quality standards.

The role requires basic math and mechanical aptitude, with the ability to read micrometers and gauges, and to work in a physically active manufacturing environment. Training includes probationary period with potential monthly incentives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or ability to demonstrate basic literacy and math proficiency through education, experience, or assessment
• Fluent in English
• Basic computer skills
• Possess math skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Must have the ability to learn to use and read micrometers, tape measures, feeler gauges, and basic hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Record set-up information at the start of each order.
• Remove empty bobbins from the previously completed order and load full bundles of wire or bobbins using appropriate lifting devices.
• Weld or knot new wire to trailing end of previous order (if applicable).
• Thread machine by pulling wire or strands through guides, tension rollers, and/or stranding or pre-forming heads.
• Secure, install and adjust the proper dies, stranding/pre-forming head, crushing rollers, post-former and carboloy rings as required by the order.
• Set the proper lay according to order specifications.
• Adjust tension and die pressure at the beginning of the order and as required throughout the entire order.
• Start lube pump as required by the order.
• Inspect and replace tensioning devices as needed.
• Inspect the set-change, including cutting a strand for helix-height measurement before requesting approval from the production supervisor.
• Properly tag product, stage in proper storage area, and record all production.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• Perform all job duties in accordance with work instructions and quality standards.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Fluent English

Math skills

Mechanical aptitude

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Tape measures

Feeler gauges

Basic hand tools

Job description

WireCo is seeking a Production Operator at its Sedalia, MO facility to set up, load and operate production machines across Spooling, Stranding or Closing areas. You will follow supervisor direction and adhere to safety and quality standards.

The role requires basic math and mechanical aptitude, with the ability to read micrometers and gauges, and to work in a physically active manufacturing environment. Training includes probationary period with potential monthly incentives.