Production Operator

Rea-Magnet-Wire; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k & 401k matching

Health Savings Account

Educational Assistance/Tuition Reimb.

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Program

Job summary

Rea Magnet Wire is seeking a manufacturing operator to set up and run taping machines for insulation of aluminum and copper wire. You’ll perform oven process checks, changeovers, and quality tasks on a rotating 12-hour schedule. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be prepared to obtain forklift certification within 90 days.

The role offers competitive pay and benefits as part of a large industrial team, with emphasis on safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and handle stress.
• Capable of forklift certification within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate taping machines to insulate wire according to specifications.
• Perform first hour duties including oven process control changes and inspections.
• Complete all changeovers, start-ups and packaging changes.
• Maintain housekeeping and report maintenance issues promptly.
• Train operators as assigned and perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools

Basic reading & math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Measuring devices

Job description

About this position

At Rea Magnet Wire, we don’t just produce magnet wire –WE POWER WHAT'S NEXT. ️ If you have experience with operating machinery safely, quality production, and driving process improvements, we want you on our team!

Ready to take the next step?

Main Responsibilities

Set up and operate taping machines to insulate aluminum and copper wire based on order specifications for insulation type, width, thickness of layers, and footage.

Perform first hour duties including, but limited to:

• Complete oven process control change card (Blue Card)
• Check all drawing dies; with special attention to the finish die and lube nozzles for plugging and misdirection.
• Change finish die felt and check vibration dampener.
• Check enamel flow on all ovens.
• Inspect Lear heads to make sure they are on and the wire is running through the reeds, and verify alignment.
• Check bare wire supply.
• Report any set deficiencies to your Group Leader or Supervisor.
• Identify scrap wire with the appropriate documentation. If determination on wire cannot be made, wire should be placed in the disposition square for determination.
• ODQ all finished product.
• Change lube felts on changeovers, ox jobs, and once per month by plants guidelines or as needed.
• Complete all changeovers, conversions, start-ups and spec/package changes.
• Complete operations oven checklists.
• Correct all red tags, trouble slips, and ODQ issues promptly.
• Put downed wires (ox jobs) back on production.
• Communicate any maintenance issues to Group Leader/Supervisor to ensure works orders are written for anything that needs repaired.
• Change scotch rites in bare wire clamps on required ovens as needed.
• Complete all necessary quality tests.
• Maintain a high level of housekeeping.
• Setup set for next operator/shift.
• Truck finished goods and raw material.
• Follow all safe work instructions and company policies and procedures.
• Train Operators as assigned.
• All other work-related duties as assigned.

Main Responsibilities

Set up and operate taping machines to insulate aluminum and copper wire based on order specifications for insulation type, width, thickness of layers, and footage.

Perform first hour duties including, but limited to:

• Complete oven process control change card (Blue Card)
• Check all drawing dies; with special attention to the finish die and lube nozzles for plugging and misdirection.
• Change finish die felt and check vibration dampener.
• Check enamel flow on all ovens.
• Inspect Lear heads to make sure they are on and the wire is running through the reeds, and verify alignment.
• Check bare wire supply.
• Report any set deficiencies to your Group Leader or Supervisor.
• Identify scrap wire with the appropriate documentation. If determination on wire cannot be made, wire should be placed in the disposition square for determination.
• ODQ all finished product.
• Change lube felts on changeovers, ox jobs, and once per month by plants guidelines or as needed.
• Complete all changeovers, conversions, start-ups and spec/package changes.
• Complete operations oven checklists.
• Correct all red tags, trouble slips, and ODQ issues promptly.
• Put downed wires (ox jobs) back on production.
• Communicate any maintenance issues to Group Leader/Supervisor to ensure works orders are written for anything that needs repaired.
• Change scotch rites in bare wire clamps on required ovens as needed.
• Complete all necessary quality tests.
• Maintain a high level of housekeeping.
• Setup set for next operator/shift.
• Truck finished goods and raw material.
• Follow all safe work instructions and company policies and procedures.
• Train Operators as assigned.
• All other work-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and handle stress.
• Capable of completing company-provided forklift certification within 90 days of employment
• Basic computer skills
• Basic reading, writing and math.
• Must be able to master the skills required and complete operator training.
• Knowledge of safety, distribution, and manufacturing best practices.
• High level of mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience with basic hand tools and measuring devices, verified through work history and references.

Preferred Qualifications

• Magnet wire experience
• Preference for candidates demonstrating recent, consistent work history.
• Preference for candidates with a strong work ethic, reliability, and a demonstrated commitment to professional growth in a manufacturing setting.

Schedule

12-Hour, 2-2-3 shift on 6-week rotation from days to nights (6 weeks on days from 8 am to 8 pm & 6 weeks on nights from 8 pm to 8 am)

Pay

starting at $25.00/hour; Pay for Qualifications Structure

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k & 401k matching
• Health Savings Account
• Educational Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at the manufacturing site including high temperatures. The noise level in the work environment may be loud.The physical demands 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: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, sitting, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, climbing stairs, reach above and below chest level, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with arms. This position works at various levels. The employee needs to be able to work on a platform, up to 80 feet high, with a grated floor. The employee must frequently lift and move items over 50 pounds and may be exposed to chemical, non-toxic fumes or dust. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Work Environment: The employee will occasionally be exposed to Cold Temperatures <55 degrees and Heat >100 degrees. The environment is well lit; The noise level in the environment is loud due to exposure and use of fork trucks, but employee may be exposed to higher than 85 decibels on occasion, hearing protection is required. Employee may be occasionally required to enter confined spaces.

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

Salary Information

$25 - $30Hourly Wage