Job Wire Operator

Wire Operator

Location: Wallingford, CT, US, 06492 Business Unit: Specialty Metals

As a rolling operator, you will be responsible for setting up and operating square wire and shape wire machinery within the department. The rate of pay for this role is $27.50/hr depending on experience. There will be training on first shift before moving permanently to second shift position from 2pm - 10pm.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates square wire and shape wire machinery.
• Utilizes appropriate tools such as edge rolls, turkshead, flat rolls, dies, and shape rolls to achieve required product shape and finish.
• Conducts quality checks using various measuring devices to ensure compliance with internal and customer specifications.
• Maintains meticulous records and completes all necessary paperwork related to quality control and submits samples to QC as required.
• Provides training to other operators when required, ensuring team competency and efficiency.
• Conducts safety and quality checks on equipment, adhering to safety protocols at all times.
• Operates multiple machines simultaneously, adapting to changing operational requirements.
• Operates overhead cranes by dragging it to specific areas with reels.
• Ability to learn the annealing process. Run furnaces to soften material. Run rolling machinery and spooling machines for necessary material.
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed.

Skills

• Basic computer functions for data entry purposes.
• Must be detail-oriented with strong critical thinking and organizational skills.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays as scheduled.
• Must be able to work first shift initially and potentially second shift.
• Must be able to work overtime.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience. Wire drawing and annealing experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

This position requires repetitive motions such as walking, standing, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, as well as feeling, seeing, talking, and hearing. Ability to work around metal powders and nickels. Ability to wear a respirator while conducting job duties. Ability to work around and on industrial equipment. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis. Must be willing to work around dust, chemicals, and other substances. Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, and hearing protection.

Work Environment

Required to work in a production area. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The production area is not climate controlled.