Machine Operator (Wire)

Job Description

Job Description

Connect Staffing is hiring a Machine Operator for a wire manufacturing facility in Fontana, CA. This is a temp-to-hire position paying $19.66/hr. In this role, you will set up and operate straight & cut machines to cut and straighten wire to customer specifications, inspecting finished pieces with precision measuring tools.

Pay: $19.66/hr.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 2pm to 10:30pm,

Location: Fontana, CA

Job Type: Temp-to-Hire

Work Environment: Manufacturing Plant / Factory

Responsibilities

• Set up straight & cut machines according to work orders, including pulling wire through the machine, configuring rollers or wire straightener, and setting cut length.
• Select the proper run speed for each job based on material and customer specifications.
• Inspect finished wire for surface quality, cut length, straightness, and piece count using a micrometer, caliper, tape measure, and other measuring devices.
• Read and follow work orders and customer drawings before starting each job.
• Tag and prepare completed material for the next process and complete work order sign-off.
• Perform daily housekeeping in your work cell and report any quality or safety issues to your supervisor immediately.

Minimum Requirements

• 6+ months of experience working with wire in a manufacturing or production environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating straight & cut, coil-to-bar, or similar wire processing machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret customer drawings, work orders, and dimensional specifications.
• Experience using precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, and tape measures.
• Familiarity with wire quality standards — surface finish, tensile properties, straightness, and piece count verification.
• Prior work in wire drawing, wire forming, metal fabrication, or other metals manufacturing environments.
• You may be a great fit if you've held any of these titles: Wire Machine Operator, Straight & Cut Operator, Wire Processing Operator, Cut-to-Length Operator, Metal Forming Machine Operator, Production Machine Operator, Wire Fabrication Operator, Manufacturing Machine Operator, Light Industrial Machine Operator, Wire Drawing Operator.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. frequently throughout the shift.
• Steel toe boots required — employee-provided.
• Drug screen required.
• Background check required.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. — E-Verify will be conducted.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Direct deposit / Paycard.
• Health and dental benefits available.
• Earn referral bonuses.
• CalSavers retirement program available.

After you apply, please check your email for a short screening questionnaire from us. Candidates who complete it promptly will be reviewed faster.

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