PMF - Wire Drawing/Wet Draw Machine Operator - 3rd shift

Central Wire•Pomfret, CT

20h•Onsite

About The Position

As the only fully integrated maker of premium quality wire, rope, and assemblies, Loos & Co holds a leading position in the global aerospace sector. A division of the Central Wire (CWI) Group of Companies encompassing 12 locations in three countries, 750+ employees, and over six decades of excellence, Loos & Co solutions are found in mission critical flight control applications. Our precision-manufactured components are also used for defense, med tech, and heavy industry purposes around the world, in large part because of the people behind our products. The Wire Drawing/Wet Draw Machine Operator is responsible for producing and supplying quality wire products that comply with internal and external customer specifications. This involves drawing and annealing wire using standard machinery, procedures, materials, tools, equipment, and ISO/AS work instructions, ensuring adherence to quality and continuous improvement standards. The role requires a strong work ethic and a passion for contributing to individual and team, company, and customer successes within a dynamic work environment.

Requirements

Able to accurately calculate decimal and fractional equivalents in the production process.
Able to use precision measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers and tensile testers, as well as fixtures and gauges to check work.
Able to read, write and/or communicate the English language in an understandable manner with various levels of personnel.
Able to read and understand material lists, specs, inspection standards, production orders and related instructions.
Able to operate and work from detailed instructions and make minor decisions as to the quality and operation of equipment, machinery and product.
Able to identify, to make independent decisions and/or take action when circumstances warrant.
Able to work autonomously and as part of a team.
Able to take responsibility for one's action which includes, conduct, attitudes, quality and quantity of work, communication, accuracy and timeliness, and the like.
Respectful of others, courteous attitude and cooperative with co-workers.
Able to deal with anger reactions and take a positive approach.
Competent, which is defined as currently able to perform the job, experienced, intelligent, ethical and having growth potential.
Able to act decisively and quickly when necessary.
Well-rounded knowledge of manufacturing techniques, tools and equipment, materials and plant practices.
1 to 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, or equivalent.
Must be able to work on a variety of machines within the department.
Must have or acquire data entry skills for the company SPC computer program.
Must be 18 years of age or over.
Must comply with the company's Drug, Alcohol Abuse and Firearms Policy.
Regular and predictable "physical presence" on-site attendance is an essential job function and a prerequisite to perform other functions of the job.

Nice To Haves

May be trained in or provide training in advanced continuous improvement techniques, these include but are not limited to, facilitating work teams, computer training, authorizing, reviewing and updating work instructions, problem solving and communication techniques.
May suggest, collaborate and implement/improve on effective work methods, machinery, documentation, materials, safety and team projects that could improve products, people, profits and lower cost and scrap.
Assist in monitoring production quality.
May assist in the entry level training and acclimatization of new employees.
Able to operate forklifts, safely (if applicable).
May need to obtain certification to operate a forklift.

Responsibilities

Sets-up and operates, 1 to 10 machines under general supervision.
Adjusts machines to maintain continuous drawing of wire at correct speeds.
Prepares products for next step in production.
Sets - up production runs from work orders, production diagrams or orders and wire part number system, daily.
Performs repetitive assignments involving the operation of the following machinery for the production of drawn wire: Watkins, Herborn, Morgan Koch, Niehoffs, SE-12, M-7's New England Butt, Loos Machines, Macbee, C-16 hand cutters, Tensile Tester, Welder and Molly Tester.
Makes standard measurements/adjustments applying rudimentary shop math calculations relative to tolerances and dimensions.
Monitors and adjusts temperature, oils, weights, product, spool changes, gauges, valves, flow rations, pressures and related controls and guidelines to ensure adherence and quality to production / product / process / specifications.
Checks diameter, tensile, color and surface conditions accurately using calipers, gauges, micrometers and other routine measuring equipment.
Maintains operating records, production control sheets, test results and daily PSI data sheets.
Reports any malfunctions or abnormalities to supervisor/s.
Confirm, record, label, initial and date the following: part numbers, actual diameter, break strength, inspection data and SPC data, daily.
Measures and works with a variety of lubricants.
Conducts and records preventative maintenance.
Cleans work areas and machinery.
May measure and work with a variety of materials and chemical mixtures.
Inputs timely and accurate data into the company's computer system and databases.
Communicates on a regular basis with supervisors, technicians and co-workers regarding the production, procedures, issues regarding the department and production.
Involved in the training and participation of statistical process control (SPC), work teams and project teams.
Attends and constructively participates in team meetings as scheduled.
Observes safety and security procedures.
Reports potentially unsafe conditions.
Uses equipment and materials properly at all times.
Works in a manner that promotes prevention of accidents/injuries.
Performs other duties as required but which comply with ADA.