Spring Machine Operator

Ikano Industry US LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

ADP, Inc. in Dallas, TX, is seeking a Spring Machine Operator to safely set up and operate pocket spring equipment forming steel wire coils for mattress components. Follow work orders, machine settings, and quality tolerances while adhering to safety procedures.

Responsibilities include pre-use checks, loading materials, monitoring processes, inspecting pieces for accuracy, and maintaining records to ensure traceability and minimal scrap. Flexibility for shifts/overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or preferred.
• Ability to read work orders, labels, machine settings, and dimensional specifications.
• Basic math and measurement skills; caliper experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review production orders and specifications; verify article, wire gauge, spring dimensions and materials.
• Complete pre-use equipment checks and ensure guards and sensors are safe.
• Set up and operate pocket spring equipment after training and authorization.
• Load materials using approved handling methods and lifting aids.
• Monitor forming, pocketing, cutting, joining and assembly operations; make authorized adjustments.
• Inspect first pieces and samples for dimensions, coil shape, pocket integrity, and bond quality.
• Record production and quality checks; maintain traceability and minimize scrap.
• Keep area clean; follow lockout/tagout; report problems immediately.

Skills

Reading work orders

Math & measurement

Attention to detail

Shift/overtime readiness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Tape measure

Caliper

Job description

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Spring Machine Operator

Full Time Manual Labor Dallas, TX, US

Position Summary

The Pocket Spring Machine Operator safely sets up and operates automated equipment that forms steel wire coils, encloses them in fabric pockets, and produces pocket spring components used in mattress production. The position follows work orders, machine settings, product specifications, quality tolerances, traceability requirements, and all safety procedures.

• The following duties are representative of the position and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties may be assigned as business needs require.
• Review production orders and specifications; verify the article, wire gauge, spring dimensions, unit configuration, and required materials.
• Complete pre-use equipment checks and confirm guards, emergency stops, sensors, wire guides, and the work area are safe.
• Set up and operate pocket spring equipment only after completing required training and receiving authorization.
• Load wire, nonwoven fabric, bonding materials, and other components using approved material-handling methods and lifting aids.
• Monitor coil forming, pocketing, cutting, joining, and assembly operations and make only authorized machine adjustments.
• Inspect first pieces and periodic samples for spring dimensions, coil shape, pocket integrity, bond quality, row count, and unit size.
• Record required production and quality checks, maintain traceability, segregate nonconforming product, and minimize scrap.
• Keep the work area clean, follow lockout/tagout requirements and never bypass safeguards; report wire breaks, jams, or equipment problems immediately.

Primary Objectives / Key Performance Expectations

• Operate safely and complete all required equipment and quality checks.
• Produce pocket spring components that meet dimensional, construction, and traceability requirements.
• Meet production targets while minimizing scrap, defects, material damage, and unplanned downtime.
• Maintain dependable attendance, accurate records, housekeeping, teamwork, and cross-training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and prior automated machine-operation or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to read work orders, labels, machine settings, and dimensional specifications.
• Basic math and measurement skills, including use of a tape measure; caliper experience preferred.
• Attention to detail, basic troubleshooting, dependable attendance, teamwork, and shift/overtime availability.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for most or all of an 8- to 10-hour shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and push, pull, position, or maneuver foam blocks using approved assistance.
• Ability to bend, reach, grip controls and materials, and perform repetitive movements.
• Ability to work safely near cutting blades and moving equipment and to see, hear, and communicate sufficiently, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Working Conditions

• Manufacturing environment.
• Pocket spring area with moving machinery, steel wire, conveyors, compressed air, and material-handling equipment.
• Exposure to noise, vibration, wire ends, lubricants or bonding materials, and temperature changes; assigned PPE required.
• Frequent interaction with employees across all departments.
• Fast-paced environment that may require shift changes, overtime, or weekend work.