Wire Operator

AMETEK; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK is seeking a rolling operator responsible for setting up and operating square and shape wire machinery. The role involves quality checks, maintaining records, and training other operators.

This position offers a pay rate of $27.50/hr, with a salary range between $55,000 and $60,000 depending on experience. Prospects should possess a high school diploma and mechanical skills, ready to work in a production environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn the annealing process and work with multiple machines.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during job duties.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate square wire and shape wire machinery.
• Conduct quality checks to ensure compliance.
• Train other operators to ensure team efficiency.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Working knowledge of high-speed machinery

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Wire drawing and annealing experience

Tools

Caliper

Micrometer

Job description

Introduction

As a rolling operator, you will be responsible for setting up and operating square wire and shape wire machinery within the department. The rate of pay for this role is $27.50/hr depending on experience. There will be training on first shift before moving permantently to second shift position from 2pm - 10pm.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates square wire and shape wire machinery.
• Utilizes appropriate tools such as edge rolls, turkshead, flat rolls, dies, and shape rolls to achieve required product shape and finish.
• Conducts quality checks using various measuring devices to ensure compliance with internal and customer specifications.
• Maintains meticulous records and completes all necessary paperwork related to quality control and submit samples to QC as required.
• Provides training to other operators when required, ensuring team competency and efficiency.
• Conducts safety and quality checks on equipment, adhering to safety protocols at all times.
• Opeprate multiple machines simultaneously, adapting to changing operational requirements.
• Operates overhead cranes by dragging it to specific areas with reels.
• Ability to learn the annealing process.
• Run furnaces to soften material.
• Run rolling machinery and spooling machines for necessary material.
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed.

Skills

• Basic computer functions for data entry purposes.
• Must be detail-oriented with strong critical thinking and organizational skills.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays as scheduled.
• Must be able to work first shift initially and potentially second shift.
• Must be able to work overtime.
• Working knowledge of diverse high-speed machinery and measurement tools (caliper, micrometer etc.)

Education And/or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Wire drawing and annealing experience preferred

Physical Requirements

• This position requires repetitive motions such as walking, standing, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, as well as feeling, seeing, talking, and hearing.
• Ability to work around metal powders and nickels.
• Ability to wear a respirator while conducting job duties.
• Ability to work around and on industrial equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Must be willing to work around dust, chemicals, and other substances.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, and hearing protection.

Work Environment

Required to work in a production area. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The production area is not climate controlled.

Compensation

Employee Type: Hourly

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 55,000

Salary Maximum: 60,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

Equal Opportunity

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