PMF - Wire Drawing/Dry Draw Machine Operator - 3rd shift

Central Wire•Pomfret, CT

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Loos & Co, a division of the Central Wire (CWI) Group of Companies, is a fully integrated maker of premium quality wire, rope, and assemblies, holding a leading position in the global aerospace sector. With over six decades of excellence, Loos & Co solutions are critical in flight control applications, defense, med tech, and heavy industry. The company, part of a group with 12 locations and over 750 employees, is seeking individuals with a strong work ethic who take pride in their contributions to team and company success. This role involves drawing and annealing wire to meet internal and external customer specifications, utilizing standard machinery, procedures, materials, tools, equipment, and ISO/AS work instructions to ensure quality and continuous improvement. The position requires adherence to quality and continuous improvement standards and compliance with ADA.

Requirements

Able to accurately calculate decimal and fractional equivalents in the production process.
Able to use precision measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers and tensile testers, as well as fixtures and gauges to check work.
Able to read, write and/or communicate the English language in an understandable manner with various levels of personnel.
Able to read and understand material lists, specs, inspection standards, production orders and related instructions.
Able to operate and work from detailed instructions and make minor decisions as to the quality and operation of equipment, machinery and product.
Able to identify, to make independent decisions and/or take action when circumstances warrant.
Able to work autonomous and as part of a team.
Able to take responsibility for one's action which includes, conduct, attitudes, quality and quantity of work, communication, accuracy and timeliness, and the like.
Respectful of others, courteous attitude and cooperative with co-workers.
Able to deal with anger reactions and take a positive approach.
Competent, which is defined as currently able to perform the job, experienced, intelligent, ethical and having growth potential.
Able to act decisively and quickly when necessary.
Requires a well rounded knowledge of manufacturing techniques, tools and equipment, materials and plant practices normally obtained through a completion of Trade School, 1 to 3 years experience in a manufacturing environment, or equivalent.
Must be able to work on a variety of machines within the department.
Must have or acquire data entry skills for the company's computer program.
Must be 18 years of age or over.
Must comply with the company's Drug, Alcohol Abuse and Firearms Policy.
Regular and predictable "physical presence" on-site attendance is an essential job function and a prerequisite to perform other functions of the job.

Nice To Haves

Able to operate forklifts, safely (if applicable).
May need to obtain certification to operate a forklift.
May be trained in or provide training in advanced continuous improvement techniques, these include but are not limited to, facilitating work teams, computer training, authorizing, reviewing and updating work instructions, problem solving and communication techniques.
May assist in the entry level training and acclimatization of new employees.
May suggest, collaborate and implement/improve on effective work methods, machinery, documentation, materials, safety and team projects that could improve products, people, profits and lower cost and scrap.

Responsibilities

Sets-up and operates 1 to 5 machines under close supervision.
Adjusts machines to maintain continuous drawing of wire at correct speeds and correct lubricant usage.
Prepares products for the next step in production.
Sets up production runs from work orders, production diagrams or orders and wire part number system.
Performs repetitive assignments involving the operation of Dry Vaughns, Bull Blocks, C-16 hand cutters, Tensile Tester, Butt Welder and Molly Tester under general supervision.
Makes standard measurements/adjustments applying rudimentary shop math calculations relative to tolerances and dimensions.
Monitors and adjusts temperature, sodium/calcium soaps, weights, product, spool changes, gauges, valves, flow rations, pressures and related controls and guidelines to ensure adherence and quality to production / product / process / specifications.
Checks diameter, tensile, color and surface conditions accurately using calipers, gauges, micrometers and other routine measuring equipment.
Maintains operating records, production control sheets, test results and PSI data sheets, daily.
Reports any malfunctions or abnormalities to supervisor/s.
Confirm, record, label, initial and date part numbers, actual diameter, break strength, inspection data and SPC data, daily.
Measures and works with a variety of lubricants.
Conducts and records preventative maintenance.
Cleans work areas and machinery.
Inputs timely and accurate data into SPC computer system.
Is involved in the training and participation of statistical process control (SPC), work teams and project teams.
Attends and constructively participates in team meetings as scheduled.
Communicates on a regular basis with supervisor/s, technician/s and co-workers regarding production, procedures, issues regarding the department and production.
Assists in monitoring production quality.
Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly at all times; Works in a manner that promotes prevention of accidents/ injuries.