Wire Processing Setup Technician — Hands-on Troubleshooter

Novo-Precision; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability (STD)

Long-Term Disability (LTD) – Employer

Life Insurance – Employer Paid

8 Paid Holidays

401(k) with 4% company match

Job summary

Novo Precision in Bristol, CT is seeking an experienced Setup & Process Technician to support our wire processing operations. This hands-on role requires strong experience in machine setup, wire processing, quality control, and mechanical troubleshooting.

You will read blueprints, perform setups and changeovers, inspect first pieces and in-process parts, and train operators while contributing to continuous improvement and safe, efficient production.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of machine setup, wire processing, or related manufacturing experience.
• Experience with wire straightening/cutting and tooling, coil-fed or similar equipment.
• Strong knowledge of wire materials, gauges, diameters, and processing characteristics.
• Proficient with calipers, micrometers, gauges, and precision measuring equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints and manufacturing specifications.
• Ability to independently perform machine setups, diagnose problems, and make adjustments.
• Previous Team Lead, Trainer, Quality, or Supervisory experience is a plus.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to train and support less-experienced operators.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete setups and changeovers on cut-to-length and wire-processing equipment.
• Set and adjust straighteners, guides, tooling, feed systems, cut lengths, speeds, and other machine parameters.
• Understand and work with different wire types, materials, gauges, diameters, and tolerances.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, tooling, feeding, straightness, cutting, and equipment issues.
• Make machine adjustments and minor mechanical repairs to minimize downtime.
• Read and interpret blueprints, work orders, job travelers, and manufacturing specifications.
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspections using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other measuring equipment.
• Identify quality issues and make appropriate machine or process adjustments.
• Ensure finished products meet dimensional, straightness, appearance, and customer requirements.

Skills

Machine setup

Wire processing

Quality inspection

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Independent setup

Team trainer/lead (preferred)

Communication & problem-solving

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

Novo Precision in Bristol, CT is seeking an experienced Setup & Process Technician to support our wire processing operations. This hands-on role requires strong experience in machine setup, wire processing, quality control, and mechanical troubleshooting.

You will read blueprints, perform setups and changeovers, inspect first pieces and in-process parts, and train operators while contributing to continuous improvement and safe, efficient production.