Furnace Operator

Central Wire•Union, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Position Overview: Set-up, adjust and operate production machinery to anneal and electroplate various metal alloys and diameters. Operate annealing and electroplating machinery to produce quality products according to specific “Work Instructions”.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or equivalent preferred
Forklift experience preferred
1-2 years in industrial machinery
Predictable and consistent attendance is required

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.
Reporting/communicating 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 supervisor.
Train new operators.
Cut samples for quality control.
Work in a fast-paced environment.
Work in confined spaces.
Complete all assigned training, including monthly health and safety sessions.
Other duties as assigned.
Adjust machinery including changing dies, speed, temperature, process gases, etc.
Consistently string payoff; point weld, and grind material as applicable
Consistently set up by measuring wire diameter between each draw
Set up and operate In line copper coat machines
Monitor wire quality
Read SDS’s to familiarized 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
Focus on machines that need constant attention
Work in various temperature environment
Work in a dusty environment
Work overtime as required.
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.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Constant standing & walking
Frequent pushing, pulling, & reaching
Multi-Tasking skills