What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Operator 2nd Shift position at Kalas Mfg, Inc.?
Preferred 1-2 years of relevant, industrial machine operating experience.
Kalas Manufacturing, a manufacturer of bare and insulated copper wire, is currently seeking skilled Machine Operators is for our teams located in Denver, PA.
There is a tremendous amount of opportunity to grow within our company and keep building your career long-term. Employees are rewarded in multiple ways at Kalas. Apply to find out how!
www.kalaswire.com
Requirements of the manufacturing Machine Operator:
- Ability to set-up, re-tool, and operate a complex extruder machine.
- Thorough knowledge of basic shop mathematics.
- Ability to interpret simple blueprints/drawings.
- Ability to use a variety of tools and precision measuring instruments.
- Pass drug screen and background.
- Have integrity and do the right thing.
- Curious – “how can we do this better?”. We want to hear your ideas on continuous improvement.
- Being an honest employee. Humble enough to admit mistakes.
- Active - ability walk, stand, lift 50 pounds.
- Desire to learn – cross training for advancement onto more complex machines/other positions. Skill based pay is offered for learning up to 2 additional machines.
Benefits of the manufacturing Machine Operator:
- Direct hire position, no temp time.
- Medical, dental, vision insurance available.
- Company paid life insurance.
- Benefits start after 30 days, on the 1st of the following month.
- 401k contribution starts after 60 days, on the 1st of the following month.
- 401k match for 50% up to 6%.
- Perks for good attendance, PPE’s, and wellness participation.
Responsibilities of the manufacturing Machine Operator:
- Sets up extruder machine, strings the extruder, checks the proper tip die and print wheel, picks out tickets, operates accumulator, changes extruder screws, loads payoff reels.
- Sets and adjusts center on wire. Shovels compound to ensure continuous flow into extruder. Sets up and monitors ink printer.
- Maintains machine to include cleaning and quality checks. Splices wires to ensure continuous production.
- Performs re-reeling and/or barrel packing of finished product, wraps reels, applies tickets and labels, loads onto skids. Complete paperwork as needed.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.30 - $25.30 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Machine Operating: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $25