Production Technician: Master Wire Processing & Skills

WireCo WorldGroup; Chillicothe (MO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day One Benefits

401(k) Company Match

Monthly Incentive Program

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Life & Disability Insurance

EAP

Job summary

WireCo WorldGroup in Missouri is seeking a Production Technician to set up and operate wire drawing machines, position dies, thread wire, lubricate and start the line. You will inspect drawn wire with gauges and micrometers, record test data, and support quality and safety.

You must have a high school diploma or GED, basic math and reading skills, and the ability to use hand tools. Prior manufacturing experience and forklift or welder certification are a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or ability to demonstrate basic literacy and math proficiency
• Basic computer skills
• Possess math skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Must be able to learn to use and read micrometers, tape measures, feeler gauges, and basic hand tools.
• Must be able to stand/walk on concrete floors for 10-12-hour shifts.
• Must be able to push/pull, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work in extreme environmental conditions with temperatures ranging from 40-100+ degrees Fahrenheit.
• One to two years of experience in a manufacturing environment (preferred)
• Forklift Operator certification (preferred)
• Certified Welder certification (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Inspects machine and equipment used to ensure safe mechanical operation; perform maintenance and report problems
• Determines wire size and verifies dies; checks dies with micrometer for accuracy and replaces worn dies
• Checks wire size and adjusts die boxes to obtain proper cast and cuts test samples; gauges wire
• Repairs breaks and maintains equipment; ensures material is properly tagged and stored
• Loads/unloads materials, ensures proper packaging for shipment, and operates forklifts safely
• Monitors and maintains fluids and fuels; verifies quality and compliance with specs
• Performs safety inspections and maintains housekeeping in the area
• Supports other workers and passes down information to next shift
• Performs any other miscellaneous duties as assigned

Skills

Math skills

Mechanical aptitude

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Tape measures

Feel gauges

Hand tools

Forklifts

Job description

WireCo WorldGroup in Missouri is seeking a Production Technician to set up and operate wire drawing machines, position dies, thread wire, lubricate and start the line. You will inspect drawn wire with gauges and micrometers, record test data, and support quality and safety.

You must have a high school diploma or GED, basic math and reading skills, and the ability to use hand tools. Prior manufacturing experience and forklift or welder certification are a plus.