Production Operator- Weekend Shift

WireCo WorldGroup • Sedalia, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Operator sets up, loads, and operates production machines, making adjustments as needed to ensure products meet required specifications. The position may be assigned to Spooling, Stranding, or Closing. Operators are responsible for their own safety and the safety of people working around the machines. The role works under the direct supervision of a Production Supervisor, with technical oversight from the Process Engineering and Quality department.

The schedule is Friday through Sunday, 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. The operator may need to train for three to four weeks on either the day shift (Monday through Thursday, 5 a.m. to 3 p.m.) or the weekend shift (Friday through Sunday, 5 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Compensation is $20.61 per hour, plus a $1.50 shift differential and the opportunity to earn monthly incentive payments based on operational metrics after completing the 90-day probationary period.

WireCo describes itself as a global manufacturer of premium ropes, with manufacturing plants, distribution facilities, and research and development centers worldwide. The posting also describes a Q4 2026 incentive program for eligible hourly production employees at the Sedalia manufacturing facility, subject to program terms and eligibility requirements.

Requirements

• Fluent in English.
• Basic computer skills.
• Math skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to learn to use and read micrometers, a tape measure, a feeler gauge, and basic hand tools.
• Ability to stand and walk on concrete floors for 10–12-hour shifts.
• Ability to push and pull, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in environmental conditions ranging from 40 to over 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Employment is contingent on successfully completing a post-offer background check and required pre-employment screenings, including a criminal background check, drug screening, pre-employment physical examination, and baseline audiometric evaluation.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Previous manufacturing experience involving measuring devices, basic math, and mechanical skills.

Responsibilities

• Record setup information at the start of each order.
• Remove empty bobbins from the prior order and load full wire bundles or bobbins using appropriate lifting devices.
• Weld or knot the new wire supply to the trailing end of the previous order, when applicable.
• Thread wire or strands through guides, tension rollers, and stranding or pre-forming heads.
• Secure, install, and adjust dies, stranding or pre-forming heads, crushing rollers, post-formers, and carboloy rings as required by the order.
• Set the proper lay according to order specifications.
• Adjust tension and die pressure at the beginning of an order and as needed throughout the order.
• Start the lubrication pump when required by the order.
• Inspect and replace tensioning devices as needed.
• Inspect the set-change, including cutting a strand for helix-height measurement, before requesting production supervisor approval.
• Properly tag products, stage them in the appropriate storage area, and record production.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• Perform job duties in accordance with work instructions and quality standards.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Benefits

• Pay-for-skills program with the opportunity to increase earning potential through skill-based training and qualification on additional equipment and processes.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on the first day for eligible full-time associates.
• 401(k) company match after 90 days of employment.
• Monthly incentive payments after successful completion of the 90-day probationary period.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• $1.50 per hour shift differential.
• Q4 2026 incentive program for eligible hourly production employees at the Sedalia facility, including a $100 monthly perfect-attendance bonus and potential performance-based prize drawings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed