Machine Operator

American Wire Group•Perris, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

At American Wire Group (AWG), we are more than just a supplier—we are a trusted partner and industry leader in providing high-quality wire and cable, hardware, equipment, and accessories for the renewable energy, battery energy storage, data center, and utility markets. All of our products meet or exceed industry standards for performance and safety as well as strict quality control requirements. We also provide comprehensive services including cable management, application and engineering guidance, supply chain management, emergency services, and technical support. Strategically located in Pennsylvania, Texas, and California, AWG ensures seamless coverage across the nation and delivery in days – not weeks – for all of your wire and cable, hardware, equipment, and accessory needs! AWG seeks a Machine Operator to report to the Cutting Manager. The MO will come in with excellent people, machine and team skills and will work hard to improve productivity.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
“Safety is Number 1” attitude
Ambition: will ask questions, will take notes, and will show interest in learning new things, once tasks assigned have been mastered
Work Ethic: dependability, punctuality, and willingness to have a good relationship with others
Ability to read and understand written/verbal instructions and to accept coaching as needed
Positive Attitude: we are looking for candidates who want to learn, have fun, and do an excellent job at work with their team members
People Skills: builds strong relationships with colleagues at all levels
Ability to maintain calmness under pressure
Familiarity with measuring equipment
Basic computer skills: Microsoft products
Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more; the ability to stand, be mobile and physically able to manage and transport materials during 8-hour shift

Nice To Haves

Mechanical Skills: ability to fix equipment preferred

Responsibilities

Report to work on time and ready to assist with warehouse activities.
Comply with company attendance point system.
Maintain the warehouse in an orderly and clean state.
Wear appropriate PPE and safety gear consistently.
Focus on safety within the Warehouse; follow all company safety procedures and perform daily safety inspections on machinery before operating it.
Perform those physical requirements necessary to lift and move inventory around the warehouse.
Move material with RF scanner when physically moving it within the warehouse.
Operate forklift to retrieve material for cutting department and place cut reels back into
Operate forklift to transport finished cuts to shipping department.
Operate wire cutting machines to cut and re-spool cable for customer orders.
Ensure that wire cutting area around machine in use is always clean and bring up any concerns to the cutting supervisor.
Keep cutting area clean and organized, use all equipment (hand tools, power equipment.) in the department properly with PPE when required, and return to their assigned areas when no longer in use.
Ensure all customer requirements are met (packaging, reel markings, etc.).
Record all cut and scrap quantities.
Rework and scrap damaged cable.
Continue to develop and build processes, techniques, and strategies to improve workflow.
Assist during Inventory.
Other duties as assigned.