Machine Operator

Central Wire•Union, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Take the next step with an exciting and growing company! With 12 locations in three countries, 750+ employees, and over 60 years of excellence, the Central Wire (CWI) Group of Companies is a world-class manufacturer. As the only fully integrated maker of wire, rope and assemblies, our solutions are found in aerospace, defense, med tech, and heavy industry applications around the globe— in large part because of the people behind our products. The Multihole operator will be responsible for the set up and operation of the Multihole Machine. This includes continuously monitoring speed, coating level and wire surface quality. Additionally, the operator will become proficient in the various job specific skills required by a Multihole Operator.

Requirements

Ability to set up and operate Multihole Machine, including continuously monitoring speed, coating level, and wire surface quality
Proficiency in various job specific skills required by a Multihole Operator
Ability to read work orders/bill of materials and product specifications
Ability to use and maintain various types of equipment and machinery
Ability to report/communicate machinery issues
Ability to inspect products for quality using measuring tools (tape measure, micrometer, tensile test machine)
Ability to use forklifts, cranes, and hand carts
Ability to record and document production and downtime
Ability to ensure and observe all safety and housekeeping rules and guidelines, including daily safety inspections
Ability to maintain a clean and organized work area
Ability to inspect material during processing to ensure proper quality
Ability to complete all documentation
Ability to train new operators
Ability to cut samples for quality control
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work in confined spaces
Ability to read SDS’s to familiarize with chemicals used
Authorization to request the initiation of an internal corrective action
Ability to place material on hold and stop production when nonconforming wire is found
Ability to complete all assigned training, including monthly health and safety sessions
Ability to adjust machinery including changing dies, speed and temperature
Ability to consistently string payoff; point weld, and grind material as applicable
Ability to consistently set up by measuring wire diameter between each draw
Ability to monitor wire quality
Ability to focus on machines that need constant attention
Ability to work in various temperature environments
Ability to work in a dusty environment
Ability to maintain focus on safety, quality and productivity
Ability to work overtime as required
Ability to assist production manager and other operators as necessary
Ability to communicate – verbal and written
Ability to perform basic math functions with accuracy
Basic computer skills for data entry purposes
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs
Constant standing & walking
Frequent pushing, pulling, & reaching
Multi-Tasking skills
Predictable and consistent attendance

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or equivalent
Forklift experience
1-2 years in industrial machinery

Responsibilities

Read work orders/bill of materials to determine product specifications
Responsible for quantity and quality to meet efficiency rates
Use and maintain various types of equipment and machinery
Report/communicate machinery issues to supervisor/maintenance
Inspect products to ensure product excellence and quality using measuring tools (tape measure/micrometer/tensile test machine)
Obtain all required approvals
Label packages
Use of forklifts, cranes, and hand carts to load/unload machine and to move material to and from machines
Record and document production as well as all downtime
Ensure and observe all safety and housekeeping rules and guidelines, including carrying out daily safety inspections
Maintain a clean and organized work area
Inspect material during processing to ensure proper quality is maintained
Complete all documentation and turn in work order to the supervisor
Train new operators
Cut samples for quality control
Work in a fast-paced environment
Work in confined spaces
Read SDS’s to familiarize with chemicals used
Authorize to request the initiation of an internal corrective action
Place material on hold, if necessary, stop production when nonconforming wire is found
Complete all assigned training, including monthly health and safety sessions
Adjust machinery including changing dies, speed and temperature
Consistently string payoff; point weld, and grind material as applicable
Consistently set up by measuring wire diameter between each draw
Monitor wire quality
Focus on machines that need constant attention
Work in various temperature environments
Work in a dusty environment
Maintain focus on safety quality and productivity
Work overtime as required
Assist production manager and other operators as necessary