Production Technician - Night Shift

WireCo WorldGroup • Chillicothe, MO

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About The Position

The Production Technician sets up and operates one or more wire drawing machines to produce wire that meets specified shape, size, resistance, and quality standards. The role positions dies, loads and threads wire, applies lubricant, starts and monitors machines, inspects and measures output, performs product tests, and records test data. The technician also performs minor maintenance, safety inspections, housekeeping, packaging, material handling, and forklift-related duties, and passes operating information to coworkers on the next shift.

The position works a night schedule: Monday through Wednesday, 5:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., and Thursday and Friday, 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Compensation is $21.85 per hour, plus a $1.00 shift differential and monthly incentive payments after the 90-day probationary period, based on operational metrics. The posting also describes a Q4 2026 incentive program, including a possible perfect-attendance bonus and performance-based prize drawings; bonuses are not guaranteed and eligibility terms apply.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or ability to demonstrate basic literacy and math proficiency through education, experience, or assessment.
• Fluent in English.
• Basic computer skills.
• Math skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to learn to use and read micrometers, tape measures, feeler gauges, 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 extreme environmental conditions, with temperatures ranging from 40 to over 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be willing and able to pass a post-offer drug screen and physical, if required.
• Employment is contingent on successfully completing a post-offer background check.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to become certified as a forklift operator.
• Ability to become certified as a welder.

Responsibilities

• Inspect machines and equipment to ensure safe mechanical operation; perform minor maintenance and report problems requiring corrective action.
• Determine the wire size to be run and verify die sizes; check dies with a micrometer and replace worn dies as needed.
• Position rod or breakdown wire on poles, stands, or flippers, using a forklift when necessary.
• Prepare wire for a new setup by cutting tie wires, straightening tangled coils, and breaking down wire, or weld new material to material running out when applicable.
• Thread wire through dies and around blocks, string up the machine, and adjust die boxes to obtain proper cast.
• Gauge wire, cut test samples, perform tensile and torsion tests, and record test data and wire diameters on the appropriate forms.
• Check optical temperatures, wire speeds, carrier or spool weights on special-length jobs, and wire tolerances after spools, respools, coils, and samples.
• Repair wire breaks, set counters, and change heads, bonnets, pins, and shafts as needed.
• Clean water lines, steam nozzles, water jets, and water drains; maintain and replenish lubricants in die boxes.
• Remove completed spools or coils, replace empty spools, restart machines, and tie up bundles or spools.
• Tag materials properly and place them on the appropriate pallets or skids; package finished products to customer specifications and prepare them for shipment.
• Inspect machines, tools, and auxiliary equipment for safe and efficient operation; perform minor repairs and notify maintenance or a Supervisor of issues requiring corrective action.
• Conduct regular safety inspections, correct problems where possible, report other problems, and maintain housekeeping in the work area.
• Load and unload trucks and keep materials neat and orderly.
• Inspect forklifts daily and log inspections; monitor fluid and fuel levels and operate forklifts safely.
• Ensure finished products meet quality standards and specifications.
• Assist employees in the work group or other work groups as needed and pass operating information and problems to coworkers on the next shift.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible full-time associates starting on the first day of employment.
• 401(k) with company match after 90 days of employment.
• Monthly incentive payments after successful completion of the 90-day probationary period, based on operational metrics.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Pay for Skills Program, providing opportunities to increase earning potential through skill-based training and qualification on additional equipment and processes.
• Q4 2026 hourly employee incentive program, subject to eligibility requirements and terms: a possible $100 monthly perfect-attendance bonus and access to performance-based prize drawings if facility production utilization targets are met; bonuses are not guaranteed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED