The Machine Operator will perform a variety of standard operations to operate a computer-controlled machine to produce welded wire mesh to meet production schedule requirements, meet all quality specifications, perform set ups, changeovers and assist with routine maintenance.

**Responsibilities:**

• Work from specification sheets, job orders, written and verbal instructions

• Set-up manufacturing process while ensuring the speed and temperature of equipment is in accordance with prescribed levels for various wire size and types

• Determine materials that are necessary as indicated by production specifications, and ensure all process tanks are filled to proper levels as prescribed by engineering, supervision, and Quality Control

  Select correct wire for production run and ensure proper installation; feed wire leader through machine and position for pick up

• Operate equipment, making temperature, speed and product adjustments to equipment as needed to maintain quality and quantity control during processing

• Perform minor maintenance and general upkeep of line equipment

• Correct cause of improper processing

• Report serious problems to the maintenance department or supervisor

• Ensure that all products are properly tagged

• Use skimming/drowsing tools in performing those operations

• Use Uni-shear or splice tools during training or while assisting, use hand tools for equipment adjustments

  Use various hand and electrical power tools, micrometer, plug gauge, supplies and equipment to perform job

• Maintain necessary records

• Move materials as necessary in the performance of duties or as directed

• Detect and report improper operation of faulty equipment and unusual conditions to the supervisor

  Maintain work area and equipment in clean, safe and orderly condition. Follow prescribed safety rules and regulations along with maintaining quality standards

• Perform other related duties as assigned by the manager

**Requirements:**

• High School Diploma required or equivalent with 2-5 years of experience as a machine operator or outstanding mechanical aptitude

• Must be able to work independently

• Must be detail-oriented and organized

• Maintain a clean work area.

• Lifting requirements up to approximately 50 lbs

• Maintain high levels of efficiency and quality

• Good mechanical aptitude

**Physical Demands:**

• On feet for most of shift

• Lifting up to approximately 50 lbs.

• Pushing, pulling, turning, twisting, and bending

• Moving heavy-weight material, such as wire mesh rolls

Repetitive hand motion

You should be proficient in:

• Machine Setups for Production Runs
• Manual Machining Skills
• Quality Inspection Experience
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Mechanical Assembly Skills
• Packaging Experience
• Machine Safety Inspections
• Meets Physical Requirements
• High School / GED
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Shop Math Skills
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• Basic Computer Skills

Salary info:

$18 - $21 / hr