Spooling Operator

MATTR; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

401(k) matching

Paid vacation and sick leave

Employee Wellness

Onsite parking

Job summary

Mattr is seeking a Spooling Operator to join our manufacturing team in Ohio. You will set up, feed, spool, and cut materials per work orders, monitor equipment, and maintain quality. The role operates on a Continental 12-hour rotating shift with weekend inclusion in a fast-paced facility.

Requirements include a high school diploma and prior manufacturing exposure. The company offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Read gauges and perform measurements to specification.
• Enter production metrics into tracking systems.
• Operate with manual dexterity and willingness to learn.
• Work independently and in a team with reliability.
• Communicate clearly and listen actively.
• Adapt to a fast-paced environment and changing work load.
• Read safety rules and process instructions.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates the spooling machine.
• Monitors and adjusts machine operation as needed.
• Feeds material to complete orders and reads work orders.
• Loads spools and inspects outputs for quality.
• Reports equipment issues to maintenance.
• Plan ahead for spooling schedule and daily orders.
• Support health, safety, and environmental initiatives.
• Provide training to new/junior employees on SOPs.

Skills

Read gauges

Measurements

Production metrics data entry

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Active listening

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Safety rule interpretation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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The Spooling Operator is responsible for setting up, feeding, spooling, cutting, and other necessary activities to complete work orders according to customer’s specifications.

This position follows a Continental 12-hour rotating shift schedule(2,2,3). The rotation consists of two consecutive workdays followed by two days off, three workdays on, two days off, two workdays on, and three days off. Weekends are included in this rotation.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Sets up and operates machine.


• Observes, monitors, and adjusts machine as necessary.


• Positions, adjusts, and feeds material manually to complete orders.


• Reads work orders to determine product specifications or material requirements.


• Load spools of material onto machine.


• Notifies supervisor of equipment malfunction and works with maintenance if necessary to identify appropriate repairs.


• Forecasts ahead to accommodate spooling schedule and daily orders.


• Assemble spools and boxes as required.


• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and work instructions.


• Actively participate and support continuous improvement initiatives.


• Participate in the planning and implementation of Health Safety & Environmental (HSE) -relevant measures (health, safety, and environment) to promote an Incident and Injury Free (IIF) workspace.


• Ensure full adherence to the "Leader Standard Work" profile.


• Operate all equipment in a safe and effective manner.


• Provide training to new and/or junior employees with a focus on training to the SOP, performing work in a safe & efficient manner, and product quality within control limits and/or specifications as required.


• Other duties as assigned my management.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Ability to read gages, perform measurements, calculate differences to specification, and percentages.


• Computer and data entry skills of production metrics into production tracking systems.


• Manual dexterity, high willingness to learn and self-motivation.


• Ability to work independently and in a team with enthusiasm and reliability.


• Active listening and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing dynamics.


• Visual ability to examine or inspect material.


• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, order jackets, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

Physical Requirements:

• Standing for sustained periods of time.


• Making substantial movements/motions of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.


• Frequently lifting and/or moving spools weighing up to 50 lbs.


• Occasionally required to sit; climb and stoop, kneel or crouch.

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.


• 1-year p revious Manufacturing experience preferred.

Why Join Mattr?

• Multiple medical, dental & vision plan options (Blue Cross Blue Shield & VSP)


• Health Savings Account (HSA) with monthly company contributions


• 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar match, vested from day one


• Incentive bonus plans + paid vacation & sick leave


• Employer-paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability insurance


• Wellness incentives


• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Discounts on fitness, shopping & travel (Blue365, LifeMart & more)


• Year-round permanent work at one location with tools, PPE & safety training


• Onsite parking + staff social events

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Mattr delivers advanced material technologies and complex manufacturing expertise. Through a portfolio of brands, we offer highly engineered solutions, technology and products to support infrastructure markets worldwide.DSG-Canusa has been developing and producing high-quality heat shrink tubing, cold-applied accessories and heat shrink equipment for over 50 years. Driven by our long-term commitment to the research and development of outstanding materials, products and technologies, our mission is to lead the industry in manufacturing superior heat and cold shrink products that meet CGA, UL and other industry approved certifications. We proudly manufacture in Europe, North America, and China to provide strong regional and global supply chain options for our customers.

We welcome applications from internal candidates for this opportunity. To be eligible to apply, internal candidates must be in good standing. You must apply from within SuccessFactors for your application to be considered. Please note your Supervisor may be contacted if you are selected for an interview.