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Wire Operator

Ametek · ametek.com
Wallingford
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Wire machine operation.

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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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