Machine Operator Trainee
About The Position
The Machine Operator/Trainee role at Insteel Wire Products is an opportunity to become qualified in operating various wire mesh and wire welder machines. This position is crucial for ensuring assigned areas of responsibility operate with minimized risk to achieve ZERO HARM. The role involves practicing safe work habits, working effectively in a team, adhering to PPE and safety requirements, conducting equipment inspections, assisting with repairs and maintenance, documenting production information, and potentially assuming duties of other operators or assisting in other facility areas as needed. The company emphasizes safety, quality, skill development, and ambition for growth within the company.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Successfully pass a 10-panel drug screen (including THC) and background check.
- Must be able to work any shift during probationary period of 180-days and work overtime.
- Membership to Teamsters Local Union No. 40 required.
- Must have dependable transportation (attendance point system utilized).
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds on a regular and daily basis, including pulling/pushing and lifting up to 75 pounds on an occasional basis.
- Standing and walking on concrete for extended periods of time.
- Must understand basic mathematical skills and have knowledge of measurement processes such as length, diameter, weights, and counts, including reading a micrometer, tape measure, etc.
- Ability to complete simple forms and understand written instructions and have fundamental working knowledge of computers.
- Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to consider applicants residing in locations outside the US requiring Visa sponsorship at this time.
Nice To Haves
- Previous manufacturing experience, including operating an overhead hoist or forklift preferred.
Responsibilities
- Learn to operate various wire mesh and wire welder machines.
- Ensure assigned areas of responsibility are working at risk lowered to ALARA specifically to achieve ZERO HARM.
- Practice safe work habits as an employee and with co-workers.
- Work effectively in a team environment.
- Adhere to mandatory PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and safety requirements, safety equipment, and is aware of machine safety procedures.
- Conduct equipment inspections for proper operation and mechanical integrity.
- Assist in the repair and maintenance of machines and facilities as needed.
- Document production information on tally sheets and make basic production entries into computer systems.
- Assume duties of other operators as required and assist in other areas of the facility as needed.
Benefits
- Paid time off including holidays and vacation
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Company paid life insurance
- Company paid short-term disability insurance
- Company paid long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) with match
- Company paid tele-health
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Stock purchase plan
- Tuition reimbursement assistance
- Perfect Attendance bonus paid monthly
- Advancement opportunities
- Weekly pay
- Open Door Management and Team Environment
- Pay for Skills
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
