Machine Operator 3rd Shift

WireCrafters LLC•Louisville, KY

18h•$23 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

WireCrafters, LLC is hiring a Machine Operator to fabricate raw materials into woven wire products using metalworking and cutting machines. The role involves interpreting production drawings and job specifications, setting up machines for each job, fabricating materials, and inspecting products to ensure they meet specifications, tolerances, and quality requirements. The operator also ensures materials and supplies are available, reports equipment faults or defective materials to a supervisor, follows safety procedures and PPE requirements, and maintains a clean, orderly work area. The position is based in a manufacturing facility and warehouse with moderate to loud noise and no temperature regulation. Work is performed alone or with coworkers at a steady pace to meet daily productivity goals. Forklifts move materials throughout the facility, and overhead cranes operate in the department. The schedule is 8:15 p.m. to 6:45 a.m., Monday through Thursday, with mandatory overtime depending on the operating schedule and some Friday overtime. Starting pay is $22.50 per hour, with regular quarterly raises beginning after three months until top-out pay of $33.46 per hour is reached in 2.5 years; annual cost-of-living raises follow thereafter. Benefits are available after 90 days.

Requirements

Able to read a standard tape measure.
Able to read, write, and perform basic math calculations.
Strong mechanical aptitude.
High school diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

Machine operator experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Interpret standard production drawings and job specifications.
Set up machines to specification for each fabrication job.
Fabricate raw materials using various metalworking and cutting machines.
Inspect products to verify conformance to specifications.
Ensure materials and supplies are available as needed to promote efficiency and meet daily productivity goals.
Detect and notify a supervisor of faulty equipment operation or defective materials.
Perform tasks safely, including proper use of required personal protective equipment.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area.