Production Operator

Rea Magnet Wire; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 30,996 - 33,751; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Fort Wayne, Indiana is seeking a Production Operator to join their team. The role involves setting up and operating machines, inspecting products, and ensuring safety compliance. Candidates should have at least 2 years of manufacturing experience and strong mechanical skills. The position offers a competitive hourly wage of $22.50 to $24.50, along with multiple benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) plan. The schedule includes 12-hour shifts on a 2-2-3 rotation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of recent manufacturing experience required.
• Knowledge of safety and manufacturing best practices.
• Ability to interpret test data and record on documents.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machines for insulated wire production.
• Maintain work area and comply with safety requirements.
• Inspect finished products and monitor packaging.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Mechanical skills

Reading and comprehension

Ability to operate powered production equipment

Commitment to professional growth

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Basic hand tools

Job description

Production Operator - 2-2-3 Schedule

At Rea Magnet Wire, we don’t just produce magnet wire – we are POWERING WHAT'S NEXT. If you’re experienced in operating safely, quality production, and driving process improvements, we want you on our team! ⚡️

Ready to take the next step?

New Start Pay

• $22.50/hour + $0.75 schedule premium (just for 2-2-3 schedule)
• $23.50 at 90 days + $0.75 schedule premium (just for 2-2-3 schedule)
• $24.50 at 1 year + $0.75 schedule premium (just for 2-2-3 schedule)

Main Responsibilities

• Set Up and Operate Machines
• Follow Specification for Insulation Wire
• Inspect Finished Products and Testing
• Maintain Work Area Clean
• Comply with PPE and Safety Requirements

Responsible for producing insulated wire, including loading and unloading reels manually; stringing up machines; setting machine and take-up controls for proper operation; ensuring proper chemical flow; troubleshooting machine and quality problems.

Additional Responsibilities

• Inspect product diameter
• Set tape overlap and registration
• Monitor product packaging
• Tag and identify finished products
• Utilize material handling equipment
• Operate welding and swaging devices
• Perform safety inspections
• Maintain material supply
• Record production data

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Vet/Disability Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.50 - $24.50 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental Insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• 2-2-3 Schedule
• 12-hour shift
• Day shift (7 am to 7 pm)
• Night shift (7 pm to 7 am)
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• Manufacturing Experience: Minimum of 2 years of recent manufacturing experience, with at least 3 years of total related experience
• High School Diploma – GED
• Knowledge of safety, distribution, and manufacturing best practices
• Mechanical and hands‑on experience with basic hand tools and measuring devices, verified through work history and references
• We are looking for candidates with a strong work ethic, reliability, and a demonstrated commitment to professional growth in a manufacturing setting
• Reading and comprehension skills; ability to follow verbal and written instructions; ability to read and interpret process sheets and other production documents
• Ability to adjust to changes in equipment/tools and modifications to existing equipment for the purposes of continuous improvement
• Ability to operate micrometers and other production testing equipment
• Ability to interpret test data and record on documents; basic computer skills
• Ability to operate powered production equipment; ability to operate forklifts
• Ability to follow safe work practices in a manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference for candidates demonstrating consistent work history
• Preference for candidates with warehouse/forklift certification

Physical Demands And Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Demands:
  • Frequent manual pushing/pulling plastic reels up to 300 pounds suspended from a hoist.
  • Frequent manual rolling and turning plastic reels up to 300 pounds
  • Frequent standing, walking and bending
  • Frequent rolling and turning steel reels weighing up to 1,200# on steel plated floor
  • Frequently reads and interprets instructions and test data and visually inspects wire
  • Occasional reaching above shoulder level while pulling downward
  • Occasional use of stairs
• Work Environment: Work performed in a manufacturing environment. Floors may be slippery due to steel plating.

Work Location: In person