Machine Operator - Core Cutting / Stacking

WEG Transformers USA•Washington, MO

About The Position

WEG is hiring a Machine Operator for core cutting and stacking. The role supports transformer production and is suited to an experienced production operator with mechanical and/or electrical aptitude, a strong work ethic, and interest in a long-term career opportunity. Candidates without manufacturing experience may be trained if otherwise qualified. The operator reads and interprets bills of materials (BOMs), drawings, schematics, data sheets, and specifications to complete assignments with limited supervision. Work includes inspecting core steel, setting up and programming the lamination machine and stacking table, adjusting equipment to produce parts to specification, and monitoring quality and quantities. The operator also inspects completed cores, maintains quality records, handles core steel and finished cores, frames and bands cores, and mixes and applies core glue. The position is full-time on the second shift, with evening or night shift work and limited overtime as needed. The stated total pay range is $25.29–$26.85 per hour, including a $0.75-per-hour second-shift differential. WEG describes itself as a global electric machine manufacturer with more than 49,000 employees and operations in more than 135 countries. The company emphasizes integrity, ethics, employee development, diversity, human rights, and environmental sustainability, and states that it is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Ability to work evening or night shift.
Ability to work limited overtime as needed.
Ability to read, understand, and interpret BOMs, drawings, schematics, and specifications.
Ability to perform basic mathematics and computations.
Basic proficiency in English.
Reside, or intend to reside, within a reasonable commuting distance of Washington, Missouri.
Satisfactorily complete an interview, drug screen, background screen, and Plum Talent Assessment.
This is a safety-sensitive position; WEG will test for THC.
Current work authorization for employment in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Previous manufacturing experience; two years of prior manufacturing experience is preferred, though otherwise qualified candidates may be trained.
High school diploma or equivalent.
ACT WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certification (NCRC), or ACT/National Career Readiness Test Locator.

Responsibilities

Read, understand, and interpret BOMs, drawings, schematics, data sheets, and specifications to complete assignments with limited supervision.
Inspect core steel rolls for size, damage, and burrs to ensure they meet specifications.
Set up the stacking table using drawings and obtain the required materials.
Set up and program the lamination machine by interpreting data sheets and following approved procedures.
Adjust equipment as needed to produce proper part lengths and configurations.
Monitor product quality and quantities according to manufacturing procedures.
Use an auto control sheet and measuring devices, including scales, verniers, micrometers, and/or optical equipment, to monitor quality.
Inspect completed cores and maintain quality records.
Set up core steel on machine dereelers and storage racks using fork trucks, pallet jacks, and/or a hoist.
Move finished cores by cart to an upender or table, then frame and band the cores.
Mix core glue and apply it to cores according to manufacturing procedures.