Day Shift- Machine Operator

Machine OperatorPosition at Sumiden Wire Products CorporationFLSA Status: Nonexempt/HourlyPay: $21.31 - $24.76 per hourPosition Type: Temp-to-hire or direct hire, depending on experienceSchedule: Day Shift, 7:00AM- 7:00PMAlternating Schedule (Every other weekend scheduled off)Week 1: Monday, Thursday, FridayWeek 2: Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, SundayBenefits: Great benefits offered once hired on:401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offVision insuranceAbout Sumiden Wire Products CorporationWe are looking for qualified candidates to join our team and continue to provide best in class products to our customers.Sumiden Wire Products Corporation was the first manufacturing investment in the United States by Sumitomo Electric Industries (SEI). The investment was made in Stockton, California in 1979 for the production of PC strand. An additional investment was made in Dickson, Tennessee in 1989 for the production of stainless-steel wire. The Tennessee facility expanded its products offering to include PC strand for the east coast market in 1997. In 2017, Sumiden Wire opened our 3rd PC strand manufacturing plant located in Dayton, Texas to better serve the entire US market from coast-to-coast.Job SummaryAt Sumiden Wire Products Corporation, we produce and supply high-quality prestressed concrete strand used in bridges, buildings and major structural projects across the country.We are seeking dependable, safety-focused Machine Operators who take pride in precision, quality and teamwork. In this role, you'll perform and support the operations and production of the plant, Machine Operators are responsible for safely and efficiently operating production equipment while meeting safety standards, quality and productivity.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesCarries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.Other duties may be assigned.Reliable attendanceMust be able to read and understand all SOP's related to the position and meet all Safety Training Requirements.Must be able to wear all PPE (personal protective equipment) properly at all times.Must be able to complete all daily, weekly and monthly assigned and posted 5S tasks.Must be able to read micrometer and properly measure strand and wire diameter and calculate strand pitch.Must be able to operate hand and power tools.Must be able to zero the traverse and make the proper decisions on adjustment of the traverse and plates if needed.Must be able to properly cut the wire off the spools at the end of a run.Must be able to safely remove, strip and load spools using an overhead crane during strander spool changes.Must be able to monitor the machine while in production of wire and report any problems to the shift lead/supervisor.Must be able to repair a wire break at any location from the spool to the take up of the drawing machine.Must be able to understand the wire layering diagram and use it for the proper layering and routing of the wire through the strander.Must be able to perform all QC tests of the strand (BS Test).Must be able to properly fill out and understand a Strand IR form.Must be able to properly pull the strand off a full take up cut it and swap take ups.Must be able to properly thread the strand through all rollers on the rewinder and strander dancers.Must be able to handle wire and strand ends safely and understand the torsion of wire and strand and how it should be dealt with if encountered.QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent preferredPrior manufacturing or machine operation experience in drawing, rewinding and/or stranding preferred but not required.Licensed or ability to be licensed to operate forklift equipment.Basic math and measurement skills.Ability to lift, pull, push as required by the position.Safety and Training RequirementsComplete all required safety training within the first 30 days of employmentParticipate in annual safety refresher training, thereafter, as required by company policy and regulatory standardsComply with all OSHA regulations, company safety programs, and job-specific training requirementsMaintain required certifications as applicable to the role (e.g., forklift, overhead crane, etc.)Language/Speaking & Reading SkillsAbility to read, write, speak, and understand English to safely follow work instructions, safety procedures and communicate effectively in the workplaceFrequent need (33% to 66% of the time) to verbally communicate with staff and vendors.Certificates/LicensesSWPC Forklift Certification. (Certification is implied by a satisfactory test score and operation evaluation)Work EnvironmentManufacturing environment with regular exposure to dust, airborne particles, noise, and moving machineryUse of personal protective equipment (PPE) Such as safety glasses, safety shoes and hardhat are required.Work is performed in areas that may be hot, cold or subject to temperature fluctuationsSupervisory ResponsibilitiesNoneQualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Continuously (70-100%):Use hands to feel, touch, grasp or grip tools, objects, or handlesPerform repetitive movementTalk or hear (normal or corrected)Operate equipmentFrequently (30-70%):StandRotate body from a standing positionLift, carry, push, or pull up more than 50 pounds.Occasionally (Up to 30%):Lift, carry, push, or pull up more than 100 pounds with mechanical assistance or assistance from others as needed.Vision requirements of this job include:Constant observationNear acuityFar acuityDepth perception peripheral vision Dim or bright lightsFrequent change of focusThe use of mechanical controls includes:ButtonsKnobsLeversCranksPedalsEquipment UsedContinuously (70-100%):Overhead Crane.Chop SawDie GrinderBolt CuttersFrequently (30-70%):Measuring device (Micrometer)Central Vacuum SystemHand ToolsOccasionally (Up to 30%):ForkliftWork EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential