Production Operator (2-2-3 Shift Nights)

REA MAGNET WIRE CORP•Lafayette, IN

3d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Rea Magnet Wire is hiring a Production Operator to set up and operate taping machines that insulate aluminum and copper wire according to order specifications for insulation type, width, layer thickness, and footage. The operator performs production start-up and quality checks, completes changeovers and other product or specification changes, maintains equipment and housekeeping, and follows safety procedures and company policies. The role also includes handling raw materials and finished goods, reporting maintenance issues, and training other operators as assigned. This is a 12-hour night-shift position on a 2-2-3 schedule, from 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Starting pay is $25.00 per hour under a pay-for-qualifications structure, with an additional premium of $0.75.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and handle stress.
Ability to complete company-provided forklift certification within 90 days of employment.
Basic computer skills.
Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
Ability to master the required skills and complete operator training.
Knowledge of safety, distribution, and manufacturing best practices.
Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience with basic hand tools and measuring devices, verified through work history and references.

Nice To Haves

Magnet wire experience.
Recent, consistent work history.
Strong work ethic, reliability, and demonstrated commitment to professional growth in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate taping machines to insulate aluminum and copper wire according to order specifications.
Perform first-hour duties, including completing oven process control change cards, checking drawing dies and lube nozzles, changing finish-die felt, checking vibration dampeners and enamel flow, inspecting Lear heads and alignment, and checking bare-wire supply.
Report set deficiencies to the Group Leader or Supervisor.
Identify scrap wire and complete the appropriate documentation; place wire in the disposition square when its status cannot be determined.
ODQ all finished product and complete required quality tests.
Change lube felts during changeovers, ox jobs, and as required by plant guidelines or equipment needs.
Complete changeovers, conversions, start-ups, and specification or package changes.
Complete oven checklists and promptly correct red tags, trouble slips, and ODQ issues.
Return downed wires (ox jobs) to production.
Communicate maintenance issues to the Group Leader or Supervisor so work orders can be written.
Change Scotch-Brite material in bare-wire clamps on required ovens as needed.
Maintain housekeeping and prepare the set for the next operator or shift.
Transport finished goods and raw materials by truck.
Follow safe work instructions and company policies and procedures.
Train Operators as assigned.
Perform other work-related duties as assigned.