Production Operator

WireCo; Kirksville (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in machinery manufacturing seeks a Production Operator to fabricate assemblies and ensure product accuracy. The role requires teamwork, accountability, and adherence to safety protocols. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and be willing to learn various processes. This is an entry-level, full-time position with responsibilities including operating machinery and following specifications in an ISO 9001 environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn all processes and show competency.
• Must pass a background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate assemblies following WireCo policies and procedures.
• Read blueprints and use measuring devices.
• Operate presses and stamping machines.

Skills

Teamwork

Accountable

Self-Aware

Noble Intent

Determined

Transparent

Curious

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Safety glasses

Hearing protection

Steel-toed safety shoes

Computer

Tape measure

Micrometers

Dial calipers

Job description

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Job Description

The primary focus of a Production Operator is to fabricate assemblies while following all WireCo policies, procedures, and work instructions. The position also includes reading blue prints, using tape measures and other measuring devices to calculate the cut length of rope lengths to meet the customer requirement. There may be other duties that are work-related tasks as assigned by management.

Job Description

The primary focus of a Production Operator is to fabricate assemblies while following all WireCo policies, procedures, and work instructions. The position also includes reading blue prints, using tape measures and other measuring devices to calculate the cut length of rope lengths to meet the customer requirement. There may be other duties that are work-related tasks as assigned by management.

The Production Operator must exhibit the behaviors of the WireCo Business System (WBS):

• Teamwork - welcomes an environment of inclusiveness and healthy debate that reflects our team’s strength
• Accountable – celebrates our successes, learn from failures, avoid excuses, and own the outcomes of our efforts
• Self-Aware – demonstrates an understanding of our strengths and needs, considering how our actions impact others
• Noble Intent – acts in the interests of others, approaching our work with integrity to ensure the best outcome
• Determined – takes initiative, share ideas and find solutions to win and achieve our goals
• Transparent – promotes open and honest communication and constructive feedback for clarity and truth
• Curious – seeks knowledge and outside input to test our way of thinking, challenging the status quo
  
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Time Entry
• Accuracy of product per customer specification
• Operating presses, stamping machines, and other machines
• Following specifications and standards in an ISO 9001 work environment
  
  

Supervisory Responsibility

• None
  
  

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Production Operators must possess the ability to learn all processes and show competency
• A high school diploma or GED is required
  
  

Materials and Equipment Directly Used

• Standard office equipment including, but not limited to: computer, mouse, keyboard, telephone, fax, calculator, multifunction copier
• Personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and steel-toed safety shoes
• All production equipment including, but not limited to cut track, swager, press, coiler, tow motor, hoist, and fork truck
• All measuring devices, which would include, but not limited to: ring gages, hardness tester, tape measure, micrometers, dial calipers, proof loaders, etc.
  
  

Additional Information

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• An applicant must complete a satisfactory background check post-offer of employment. A criminal conviction will not be an automatic bar to employment.
• Must be willing and able to pass a post-offer drug screen and physical (if required)
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Machinery Manufacturing

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