Wire Extrusion Operator-Midnights

Kris Tech Wire is currently seeking a full-time Wire Extrusion Operator to join our growing Production team. Learn and grow with a company that is committed to excellence and building trusted relationships. Kris Tech Wire is comprised of employees that strive to lead by example. Our devotion to the Kris Tech Way has allowed our team to continuously improve and win together.

This position is an evening shift, scheduled 3:30 PM - 11:30 PM.

The ideal candidate for this position will demonstrate adherence to Kris Tech Wire Values, Mission, and Vision.

Hourly rate: $19 - $21

Responsibilities:

• Working within your respected work center as a two-man team to optimize Extruder up time.
• Adherence to all production health/safety requirements and quality standards – It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure safety and quality in the workplace.
• Setting up, controlling, and adjusting machinery in accordance with Kris Tech manufacturing procedures.
• Daily maintenance and cleaning of machinery and workstation to include returning tools to their “home” locations.
• Maintaining detailed and accurate activity logs of daily operations; keeping records of approved and defective units or final products.
• Precise inspection of quality samples and completed products.
• Periodically testing operation of machinery; inspecting parts with precision and measuring tools with accuracy (calipers, pin gauges, micrometers, etc.)
• Detecting and analyzing safety, quality, machine, or efficiency issues that might occur during the shift, contacting shift leader for assistance when needed.
• Safely feeding raw materials or parts into semi-automated machinery for processing.
• Accurately tagging every wire reel that is produced – factory order tag, scrap tag, hold tag, etc.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent (Required)
• Experience: Manufacturing or Production: 1-3 years (Highly preferred)

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and manuals.
• Ability to scrap your wire.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of diverse high-speed machinery, measuring tools, and production procedures.
• Strong analytical skills – attention to detail.

Physical Requirements:

• The ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• The ability to lift to 50 pounds regularly.
• The ability to see and respond to dangerous situations.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to the extent required under applicable law to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Wire Extrusion: 1 year (Preferred)
• Manufacturing: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $21