Manufacturing Machine Operator - Rome, NY (1st Shift)

Manufacturing Machine Operator

Location: Rome, NY Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour Schedule: Full-Time |1st Shift

Build More Than Products. Build Your Future!

Looking for a stable career where your hard work is recognized and your future matters?

International Wire Group is hiring Manufacturing Machine Operators to join our growing team across our Central New York manufacturing facilities. Whether you're an experienced Machine Operator, Production Operator, Manufacturing Associate, or have previous industrial manufacturing experience, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding career with a company that values safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

International Wire Group, a Pantheon Electric company, is one of the largest manufacturers of copper and copper-alloy wire products in the United States. For nearly 100 years, we've delivered high-quality conductor solutions that power critical industries throughout North America while investing in our employees, customers, and communities.

If you're dependable, motivated, and ready to make an impact, we'd love to meet you.

Why Join International Wire Group?

At International Wire Group, we know our employees are the driving force behind our success. That's why we invest in creating a workplace where people can build rewarding, long-term careers.

When you join our team, you'll enjoy:

• Competitive hourly pay
• Shift differential
• Overtime opportunities
• Stable, full-time employment
• Paid on-the-job training
• Career advancement opportunities
• Safe, team-oriented work environment
• Nearly 100 years of manufacturing excellence

What You'll Do

As a Manufacturing Machine Operator, you'll help produce high-quality copper wire products while supporting safe and efficient manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing equipment safely and efficiently while meeting production goals.
• Set up, monitor, adjust, and troubleshoot production machinery.
• Inspect products to ensure compliance with quality standards and production specifications.
• Record production and quality data using computerized systems.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members to support efficient production.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, and operational efficiency.
• Safely handle raw materials and finished products.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and quality standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

Successful candidates are dependable, safety-minded, and take pride in producing quality work.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
• Basic math skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and work throughout the scheduled shift
• Strong work ethic and dependable attendance
• Ability to work assigned shifts and overtime as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Machine Operator, Production Operator, Manufacturing Associate, Equipment Operator, or similar manufacturing role
• Experience operating industrial manufacturing equipment
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Available Shifts

Currently hiring for:

First Shift: 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Compensation

• $28.00 - $30.00 per hour
• Overtime paid at 1.5 times the regular rate after 40 hours worked
• Annual performance-based wage increases

Benefits

International Wire Group offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance.

Benefits include:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Ten Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual Boot Allowance
• Prescription Safety Glasses Program
• Paid On-the-Job Training
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Ready to Build Your Career?

If you're looking for a rewarding manufacturing career with competitive pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities to grow with an established industry leader, we encourage you to apply today.

Build your future with International Wire Group.

International Wire Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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