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Wire machine operation.
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Details
- Found
- 5 d ago · posted 2026-10-13
- Location
- Wallingford, CT, US
- Pay (as listed)
- $27.50 an hour
Full description
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.
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