Machine operator - Weaving - 1st Shift
About The Position
Merchants Metals is hiring a Machine Operator – Weaving to join its Operations team. The role operates and monitors weaving machines to produce quality finished fencing products and involves pulling completed rolls, building pallets, replenishing production materials, maintaining packaging areas, changing and welding wire, and adjusting equipment and machine settings. The operator also performs basic autonomous maintenance on the turret system, follows safety procedures and PPE requirements, and performs other duties as assigned. This is a hands-on manufacturing position in an indoor, non-climate-controlled environment. Temperatures may be extremely hot in summer and cold in winter. Work involves 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 AM to 5:00 PM. 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 accessories for industrial, commercial, and residential applications. The company describes its culture through the values of Safety, Integrity, Accountability, Passion, Transparency, Empowerment, and Teamwork, and offers training, development, and opportunities for career advancement.
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 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 all 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.
- Adjust the turret system to achieve proper knuckles or twist.
- Follow all safety procedures and PPE requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical coverage for employees and eligible family members.
- Dental coverage for employees and eligible family members.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
