Weaving Machine Operator – 2nd Shift, $29/hr + Benefits

Master Halco; Olney (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage and shift premium

Health care plan

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Master Halco Fence and Deck Supply, a leading North American manufacturer/distributor of fencing and perimeter security products, is seeking a Machine Operator to train as a weaving machine operator for 2nd shift.

The role involves setting up weaving machines, operating equipment for continuous strand wire to produce woven chain link fence, inspecting quality, troubleshooting issues, and supporting a fast-paced manufacturing team on Monday-Thursday nights.

Qualifications

• Able to physically lift 75+ lbs. regularly.
• Desired experience with metal forming machines such as extrusion presses and/or CNC.
• Ability to work overtime (including weekends) as needed.

Responsibilities

• Sets-up weaving machine for correct height and selvage of wire fabric and threads machine with wire ends.
• Using verbal instructions or manufacturing order forms, retrieves specific gauge and finish of raw material with forklift.
• Starts, stops and monitors weaving operation on multiple weaving machines.
• Corrects minor problems such as tangles and misweaves and reports major problems to Supervisor or maintenance dept.
• Performs visual inspection on finished material and material in-process for misweaves, poor quality raw material, etc.
• Monitors roll length counter and removes woven wire from take-up roll.
• May drive forklift to move wire to staging area.

Skills

Physical strength

Metal forming experience

Overtime flexibility

Job description

Master Halco Fence and Deck Supply, a leading North American manufacturer/distributor of fencing and perimeter security products, is seeking a Machine Operator to train as a weaving machine operator for 2nd shift.

The role involves setting up weaving machines, operating equipment for continuous strand wire to produce woven chain link fence, inspecting quality, troubleshooting issues, and supporting a fast-paced manufacturing team on Monday-Thursday nights.