Truck Wire Cutter (TWC)- Illinois

Continental•Mount Vernon, IL

6h•$28 - $30

About The Position

The Truck Wire Cutter (TWC) cuts stock width and operates the splicer, ensuring the equipment functions properly and the product meets required tolerances and specifications. The role verifies stock tags and product quality, performs changeovers as needed, and moves empty and pull cassettes into storage slots. This is heavy work in a non-climate-controlled environment with temperature swings, noise, and forklift and pedestrian traffic. Safety procedures and guidelines must always be followed, including wearing hearing protection and steel-toe shoes. New hires will likely be assigned a shift that includes evenings and weekends. Comprehensive training is provided; training lasts 6–12 weeks. The hourly starting rate is $28.20 and increases to $29.75 after training is complete. The position is eligible for a quarterly incentive program and shift differentials: $0.20 per hour for evening shifts, $0.40 per hour for overnight shifts, and $1.00 per hour for weekend shifts. Pay is based on candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. No relocation assistance is offered.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
0–2 years of manufacturing experience.
Ability to perform physical tasks including frequent lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, occasional lifting and carrying up to 100 pounds, frequent bending and reaching, and occasional squatting, climbing stairs or ladders, and twisting.
Adhere to safety procedures and wear hearing protection and steel-toe shoes.

Responsibilities

Cut stock width and operate the splicer, ensuring proper functioning.
Confirm product tolerances and specifications.
Verify stock tags and overall product quality.
Perform changeovers as needed.
Move empty and pull cassettes into storage slots.
Follow safety procedures and guidelines, including wearing required safety gear.