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. The role operates wire-drawing equipment to meet production schedules and output targets while maintaining product quality and safety. The operator sets up and adjusts machinery, monitors production, checks dimensional accuracy and product condition, tracks materials and production in computer systems, and handles steel coils, spools, and finished products. The position also requires following work instructions, plant safety rules, PPE requirements, and housekeeping and 5S expectations. Tube Supply, founded in 2016, supplies alloy, stainless, and carbon steel tube and bar products for oil and gas applications, including high-pressure, high-temperature, and sour well environments. Its customers include oil and gas service companies, OEMs, and manufacturing centers globally. The company describes its core values as excellence, loyalty, and fun, and aims to maintain a stable, enjoyable work environment while serving the marketplace.

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.

Nice To Haves

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 quality requirements for size, dimensional accuracy, cleanliness, and freedom from surface defects.
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 product for the next operation or storage.
Handle materials to prevent damage and maintain traceability.
Follow plant safety rules and PPE 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.