Drawing Room Operator - 2nd shift

Riverdale Mills Corporation • Northbridge, MA

10h • Onsite

About The Position

2nd shift opening (3:00 p.m. - 12:00 p.m.) Must be able to train on 1st (6:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)

Perform established wire drawing operations to set-up and run computer-controlled wire drawing machine to produce a high-quality product.

Requirements

• Work from schedules and verbal instructions to perform set-up and operation of wire drawing machine in accordance with predetermined specifications
• Position steel wire on roll stand and feed through dies in drawing machine
• Actuate foot pedal to control amount of with wire size being drawn
• Change and replace dies when worn or in accordance with wire size changes
• Point wire to thread thru dies
• Investigate cause of stoppage or wire breaks
• Reset the machine and weld broken wire on restart operation
• Check take-up roll regularly to ensure proper operation
• Cut wire at proper point after drawing, remove and replace the take-up roll
• Set adjustment for each operational cycle/wire changeover
• Operate overhead crane to transport material to and from drawing machine
• May use micrometers, pointer, wire cutters, and other hand tools and measuring devices
• On feet for most of the working hours
• Lifting to approximately 50 lbs.
• Pushing, pulling, turning, twisting, bending
• Moving heavy weight material, such as wire mesh rolls
• Repetitive motion of hands
• Repetitive squatting and kneeling

Responsibilities

• 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
• Maintain quality standards
• Perform other related duties as required or as directed

Benefits

• We offer a competitive & market salary and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, STD, LTD, 401(k), profit sharing.
• Riverdale Mills is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed