Wirer I - Entry Level

Columbus McKinnon; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bootcamp training

Job summary

Columbus McKinnon in Menomonee Falls, WI seeks a Wirer I to assemble control panels for crane systems. You will follow schematics, select the correct wires, perform crimping and labeling, and maintain quality records in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

The role includes a bootcamp training program with a dedicated trainer for 4-6 weeks, on-the-job instruction, and a starting wage of $18/hour with potential up to $20/hour for wiring experience plus a $1.50/hour shift premium.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; or an equivalent mix of education and experience.
• 6 months to 1 year of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to read schematics and follow wiring standards.

Responsibilities

• Review work order, parts, and drawings for correct wiring work.
• Follow schematics to wire panels to customer specifications.
• Crimp, label, and test wiring per standards; perform quality inspections.
• Maintain paperwork and records; ensure safety and housekeeping.

Skills

Wiring panels

Schematics reading

Hand tools

Measuring devices

Blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Crimping tools

Wire strippers

Job description

The Wirer I performs all aspects of wiring of control panels to produce the highest quality product at the lowest possible cost, in accordance with company policies and procedures.

2ND SHIFT - MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY, 4:00 PM-2:30 AM

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 6 months to 1 year of manufacturing experience.

Compensation

• $18/hour starting pay
• Up to $20/hour for candidates with wiring experience
• $1.50/hour shift premium
• Overtime is typically voluntary
• Manufacturing experience is preferred but not required
• No wiring experience is necessary
• New hires attend a bootcamp training program
• Candidates receive a designated trainer for 4-6 weeks
• Position involves wiring panels used in crane systems
• The biggest challenge is reading schematics, as each system is engineered differently

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review work order for the correct parts and drawings.
• Follow schematics and layouts to wire panels to meet customer specifications.
• Ensure the use of the correct wires.
• Perform all crimping and lugging activities and ensure wire Ty-bases are in the correct locations per the company’s wiring standards.
• The ability to wire standard and certain engineered panels.
• Perform all required quality inspections per the Quality Checklist.
• Apply all required labels.
• Complete and maintain all required paperwork, records, documents, etc.
• Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations. Maintain departmental housekeeping standards.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

• Work with wire gauges of 18Awg – 450mcm
• Requires the ability to operate a variety of small hand and power tools, precision measuring devices, wire strippers, cutters and crimpers, and a tie wrap gun.
• May require the ability to use a computer to enter data.
• Ability to read and comprehend product specifications, blueprints, and schematics.
• Ability to complete required paperwork, documentation, and records.
• Regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Frequently required to walk.
• Required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.