Spooling Operator: Precision Wire Winding Specialist

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; McHattie (TX); On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wages plus bonus program

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company a

100% company-paid life insurance

100% company-paid disability insurance

Job summary

WireCo® is a global rope manufacturer with a broad footprint and a commitment to safety, quality, and innovation. The Spooler Operator transfers wire from bobbins to correct spools and assists in loading, threading, and winding to meet production targets.

The role requires standing for long shifts, operating measuring tools, and following safety procedures. The company offers strong benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, and life/disability coverage.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, basic literacy and math.
• Willingness to learn precision measuring instruments including micrometers.
• Ability to stand and walk on concrete floors for up to 12-hour shifts
• Spooling Operators will use JDE TranCollector scan guns to issue/record material and print tags.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and use basic hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Sort and organize partial bobbins and assemble full bobbins.
• Load wire bobbins into let-off stands with a mechanical hoist.
• Thread wire through guides and tension rollers and attach to bobbin.
• Weld leading end of new supply to trailing end of wound wire when required.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and record production.

Skills

Stamina for 12-hour shifts

Basic literacy and math

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

JDE TranCollector

Tape measure

Feeler gauge

Micrometer

Welder

Mechanical hoist

Job description

WireCo® is a global rope manufacturer with a broad footprint and a commitment to safety, quality, and innovation. The Spooler Operator transfers wire from bobbins to correct spools and assists in loading, threading, and winding to meet production targets.

The role requires standing for long shifts, operating measuring tools, and following safety procedures. The company offers strong benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, and life/disability coverage.