Draw Block Operator

Triple-S Steel•Romulus, MI

About The Position

Kreher Wire Processing, a Tube Supply Company, is hiring a full-time Draw Block Operator in Romulus, Michigan. Tube Supply provides steel tube and bar in alloy, stainless, and carbon for oil and gas applications, including demanding high-pressure, high-temperature, and sour well environments. The company emphasizes excellence, loyalty, and fun, and aims to maintain a stable, positive work environment while serving its customers. The Draw Block Operator operates wire drawing equipment to meet production targets while maintaining product quality and safety. The role includes setting up and adjusting machines, selecting and installing dies, inspecting output, tracking production and inventory, moving materials with an industrial forklift, and maintaining a safe and orderly work area. The position requires the physical ability to lift and maneuver up to 50 pounds and a willingness to work overtime as required.

Requirements

Ability to read and follow written work instructions.
Ability to maintain neat and accurate records.
Mechanical aptitude for routine machine setup and adjustments.
Ability to operate an industrial forklift.
Physical ability to lift and maneuver up to 50 pounds.
Reliable attendance and willingness to work overtime as required.
High school diploma or GED.
Experience operating wire drawing or similar industrial machinery.
Experience in steel or wire manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

Operate wire drawing machines to meet production schedules and output targets.
Perform machine thread-up, startup, shutdown, and routine operational adjustments.
Select and install appropriate die sets to achieve required wire size and quality.
Monitor machine performance and product output throughout production runs.
Maintain production levels while meeting quality and safety expectations.
Ensure drawn wire meets dimensional accuracy, cleanliness, and surface-quality requirements.
Follow written work instructions, control plans, and customer requirements.
Use computer systems for inventory tracking, product traceability, and production reporting.
Identify and promptly report quality concerns or abnormal conditions.
Move steel coils, spools, and finished material using an industrial forklift.
Obtain raw materials and stage finished products for the next operation or storage.
Handle materials to prevent damage and maintain traceability.
Follow plant safety rules and personal protective equipment requirements.
Report unsafe conditions, near misses, or equipment issues to supervision.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area and support departmental housekeeping and 5S expectations.