Machine operator - Weaving - 2nd Shift

Merchants Metals LLC • Houston, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Merchants Metals is hiring Machine Operators for its Operations team to operate and monitor weaving machines and produce quality finished products. This hands-on manufacturing role involves pulling completed rolls, preparing pallets for finished goods, replenishing production materials, maintaining work areas, and adjusting equipment to keep production running properly.

The position is performed indoors in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment, where temperatures may be very hot in summer and cold in winter. It requires standing, walking, bending, reaching, moving materials, wearing required PPE, and working around production equipment. The schedule is Monday through Saturday as scheduled, from 5:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Employees average at least 40 hours per week and typically work no more than 50 hours.

Merchants Metals manufactures and distributes fence systems and related products. The company describes a culture centered on safety, integrity, accountability, passion, transparency, empowerment, and teamwork, and offers training, development, and advancement opportunities.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing, production, warehouse, or industrial environment is preferred.
• Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment, including significant heat in summer and cold in winter.
• Ability to perform physically demanding, hands-on production work.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and move materials throughout the workday.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team-oriented environment.
• High school diploma or GED is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing, production, warehouse, or industrial environment.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor weaving machines to produce quality finished products.
• Pull completed rolls from weaving machines.
• Build pallets for finished goods, including ALZD, GBW, and Vinyl products.
• Build pallets for GAW products, including black rolls.
• Replenish production materials such as wood, hog rings, straps, and clips.
• Clean and maintain the take-up and packaging areas.
• Change and weld wire for weaving machines.
• Monitor operating equipment and adjust it when needed.
• Ensure machine guards remain properly installed and in place.
• Identify and correct weaving and machine issues, including nest issues between the cutting system and main setup.
• Thread wire through the blade system.
• Adjust blades to achieve proper cuts.
• Adjust tension brackets and tension killers.
• Perform basic autonomous maintenance on the turret system, including greasing and oiling.
• Make turret-system adjustments to achieve proper knuckles or twist.
• Follow all safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible family members.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discounts.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match.
• Competitive wages.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Paid holidays.
• Training and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED