Wire Drawing Operator

Cooper's; Humble (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Coopers Houston is seeking a Wire Drawing Operator for an industrial copper manufacturing operation in Houston, Texas. The role requires operating and monitoring wire drawing machinery per specifications and production schedules.

The ideal candidate will have 6 months to 1 year of relevant experience, basic metrology knowledge, and SAP familiarity. This on-site position offers full-time hours with pay between $18 and $20 per hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 6 months–1 year of experience operating industrial machinery.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Wire drawing, copper wire, metal processing, or industrial production experience valued.

Responsibilities

• Inspect wire drawing machines and auxiliary equipment before starting production.
• Set up and mount wire drawing dies according to production specifications.
• Operate wire drawing machinery according to process parameters and routing instructions.
• Monitor critical control points throughout the wire drawing process.
• Identify and report potential quality deviations.
• Collect product samples for quality testing, including grain size, hardness, and torsion testing.
• Record finished products, by-products, and downtime in production systems.
• Complete production documentation and reports.
• Record production information in SAP to support inventory and stock control.
• Generate maintenance notifications when equipment service is required.
• Report unsafe conditions, incidents, and equipment concerns.
• Support plant safety inspections.
• Maintain a clean and organized production area.
• Follow 5S workplace organization practices.
• Follow all company safety, quality, and environmental requirements.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Operational discipline

Reliability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Humble, United States | Posted on 09/02/2026

Wire Drawing Operator Jobs in Houston, TX

Wire Drawing Operator Jobs | Copper Wire Manufacturing | Machine Operator | Production Jobs | Houston, Texas

Location: Houston, Texas, USA

Employment Type: Full-Time, Hourly

Pay: $18–$20 per hour, depending on experience

Department: Operations / Production

Industry: Copper Wire & Metal Manufacturing

Recruiting Agency: Coopers Houston

Wire Drawing Operator Job in Houston, TX

Coopers Houston is recruiting a Wire Drawing Operator for an industrial copper manufacturing operation in Houston, Texas.

This opportunity is ideal for candidates with experience as a Wire Drawing Operator, Wire Machine Operator, Machine Operator, Production Operator, Manufacturing Operator, Copper Wire Operator, or Industrial Machine Operator.

The Wire Drawing Operator will operate and monitor wire drawing machinery used to manufacture copper products according to technical specifications, quality requirements, production schedules, and established process procedures.

Wire Drawing Operator Responsibilities

• Inspect wire drawing machines and auxiliary equipment before starting production.
• Set up and mount wire drawing dies according to production specifications.
• Operate wire drawing machinery according to process parameters and routing instructions.
• Monitor critical control points throughout the wire drawing process.
• Identify and report potential quality deviations.
• Collect product samples for quality testing, including grain size, hardness, and torsion testing.
• Record finished products, by-products, and downtime in production systems.
• Complete production documentation and reports.
• Record production information in SAP to support inventory and stock control.
• Generate maintenance notifications when equipment service is required.
• Report unsafe conditions, incidents, and equipment concerns.
• Support plant safety inspections.
• Maintain a clean and organized production area.
• Follow 5S workplace organization practices.
• Follow all company safety, quality, and environmental requirements.

Wire Drawing Operator Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience

• 6 months–1 year of experience operating industrial machinery preferred.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Wire drawing, copper wire, metal processing, or industrial production experience is highly valued.

Technical Knowledge

• Basic wire drawing process fundamentals.
• Basic metrology knowledge.
• Industrial machinery operation.
• SAP experience preferred.

Core Competencies

• Teamwork
• Safety awareness
• Operational disciplineReliability

Compensation

$18–$20 per hour, depending on experience.