Wire Operator
AMETEK · Wallingford · $27.50/hr (stated in the posting)
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 permantently 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 submit 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.
- Opeprate 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.
- Working knowledge of diverse high-speed machinery and measurement tools (caliper, micrometer etc.)
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.