Machine Operator - 1st shift & 2nd shift

1st shift: 7:00 a.m.–3:15 p.m.

2nd shift: 3:00 p.m. - 11:15 p.m.

The Machine Operator will perform a variety of standard operations to produce welded wire mesh and meet production schedule requirements, meet all quality specifications, perform set-ups, changeovers and assist with routine maintenance.

Responsibilities:

• Work from specification sheets, job orders, written and verbal instructions
• Set-up manufacturing process while ensuring the speed and temperature of equipment is in accordance with prescribed levels for various wire size and types
• Determine materials that are necessary as indicated by production specifications, and ensure all process tanks are filled to proper levels as prescribed by engineering, supervision, and Quality Control
• Select correct wire for production run and ensure proper installation; feed wire leader through machine and position for pick up
• Operate equipment, making temperature, speed and product adjustments to equipment as needed and per protocols to maintain quality and quantity control during processing
• Perform minor maintenance and general upkeep of line equipment
• Correct cause of improper processing
• Report serious problems to the maintenance department or supervisor
• Ensure that all products are properly tagged
• Use skimming/drowsing tools in performing those operations
• Use Uni-shear or splice tools during training or while assisting, use hand tools for equipment adjustments
• Use various hand and electrical power tools, micrometer, plug gauge, supplies and equipment to perform job
• Maintain necessary records
• Move materials as necessary in the performance of duties or as directed
• Detect and report improper operation of faulty equipment and unusual conditions to the supervisor
• Maintain work area and equipment in clean, safe and orderly condition.  Follow prescribed safety rules and regulations along with maintaining quality standards
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor/manager

Requirements:

• High School Diploma required or equivalent with 2-5 years of experience as a machine operator or outstanding mechanical aptitude
• Must be able to work independently
• Must be detail oriented and organized
• Maintain a clean work area.
• Lifting requirements up to approximately 50 lbs.
• Maintain high levels of efficiency and quality
• Good mechanical aptitude

Physical Demands:

• On feet for most of shift
• Lifting up to approximately 50 lbs.
• Pushing, pulling, turning, twisting, and bending
• Moving heavy weight material, such as wire mesh rolls
• Repetitive hand motion