Production Operator - Day Shift

WireCo® is the strength behind the world’s evolution, through deep legacy and forward thinking, we create premium ropes that inspire innovation without limits. Our global footprint includes manufacturing plants, distribution facilities, and research and development centers around the world. Pay for Skills Program – Earn more as you learn! Increase your earning potential by completing skill-based training and becoming qualified on additional equipment and processes. Day One Benefits – Eligible full-time associates receive medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on their first day of employment. 401(k) – Save for your future with a company match after 90 days of employment. Monthly Incentive Program – Earn monthly incentive payments after successfully completing your 90-day probationary period. Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Job Description The Production Operator is responsible for setting up, loading and operating production machines, and making necessary adjustments to ensure the quality of the product meets required specifications. The Production Operator may work in one of three areas – Spooling, Stranding or Closing, and is responsible for his/her own safety and the safety of those around the machines. The Production Operator works under the direct supervision of a Production Supervisor and the technical oversight of the Process Engineering and Quality department. Duties & Responsibilities Record set-up information at the start of each order. Remove empty bobbins from the previously completed order and load full bundles of wire or bobbins using appropriate lifting devices. Weld or knot new wire new supply to trailing end of previous order (if applicable). Thread machine by pulling wire or strands through guides, tension rollers, and/or stranding or pre-forming heads. Secure, install and adjust the proper dies, stranding/pre-forming head, crushing rollers, post-former and carboloy rings as required by the order. Set the proper lay according to order specifications. Adjust tension and die pressure at the beginning of the order and as required throughout the entire order. Start lube pump as required by the order. Inspect and replace tensioning devices as needed. Inspect the set-change, including cutting a strand for helix-height measurement before requesting approval from the production supervisor. Properly tag product, stage in proper storage area, and record all production. Maintain a safe and clean working environment. Perform all job duties in accordance with work instructions and quality standards. Monthly Incentives - (opportunity to earnafter probationarytraining period) Other duties as assigned by management. Schedule: Monday - Thursday 5a-3p Compensation: $20.61/hr + Monthly Incentive Payments based on meeting operational metrics after 90-day probationary period is complete Q4 Employee Incentive Program – Sedalia Manufacturing Earn additional rewards for attendance and plant performance! WireCo is offering an exciting Q4 incentive program for eligible hourly production employees at our Sedalia manufacturing facility. $100 Monthly Perfect Attendance Bonus: Earn an additional $100 each month by reporting to every scheduled shift on time. Additional Performance-Based Prizes: Employees who achieve perfect attendance are eligible for additional prize drawings tied to monthly plant utilization targets.

• 13,500 Monthly Bonus Pool: When the Sedalia facility achieves its 73% utilization target, eligible employees have the opportunity to participate in prize drawings.
• 50,000 Stretch Goal Prize Pool: Additional rewards are available if the facility achieves its 77% utilization stretch target.

Monthly and quarterly prize amounts are distributed among multiple winners, giving eligible employees additional opportunities to earn rewards. This is a Q4 2026 incentive program. Eligibility requirements, performance targets, and other terms and conditions apply. Contact HR for complete program details. Qualifications Required Qualifications Basic computer skills Possess math skills and mechanical aptitude. Must have the ability to learn to use and read micrometers, tape measure, feeler gauge, and basic hand tools. Must be able to stand/walk on concrete floors for 10-12 hour shifts. Must be able to push/pull, and lift up to 50 lbs. Must be able to work in extreme environmental conditions with temperatures ranging from 40-100+ degrees Fahrenheit. Preferred Qualifications High School Diploma or GED Equivalent Previous manufacturing experience that includes the use of measuring devices and the use of basic math and mechanical skills. Additional Information Materials and Equipment Directly Used Strand and Wire rope of various diameters and lengths, on reels or in coils, empty or unassembled reels, paper lagging strips, tags, seizing wire, blocking, thimbles. Rewinding machines, stanchions, shafts, collars, bushings, rope cutters, measuring devise, fork trucks, banding equipment, welders, various hand tools. Personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and steel-toed safety shoes. Physical Requirements The physical requirements described below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position: Frequently stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday. Frequently bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, and perform other material handling activities Lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. Operate or work around forklifts, powered industrial trucks, and other material handling equipment as required. Work in manufacturing, warehouse, dock, and shipping environments with varying temperatures and noise levels. Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) Additional Information: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Must successfully complete all required post-offer, pre-employment screenings, including: Criminal background check Drug screeningPre-employment physical examination Baseline audiometric (hearing) evaluation A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Must be at least 18 years of age. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability. By clicking the link above or any third-party link within this posting, you are leaving this site and going to a third-party website where the third-party website's terms and privacy policy apply #J-18808-Ljbffr WireCo WorldGroup