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Production Operator

REA MAGNET WIRE CORP
Ashland, VA Other
POSTED ON 12/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/11/2026

Job description

Join Our Team as a Production Operator - 2-2-3 Schedule 

At Rea Magnet Wire, we don’t just produce magnet wire – we are POWERING WHAT'S NEXT. If you’re experienced in operating safely, quality production, and driving process improvements, we want you on our team! ⚡️

Ready to take the next step?


New Start Pay:

  • $23.00/hour  $0.75 schedule premium (just for 2-2-3 schedule nights)
  • $23.50/hour at 90 days  $0.75 schedule premium (just for 2-2-3 schedule nights)
  • $24.00/hour at 1 year  $0.75 schedule premium (just for 2-2-3 schedule nights)

 

Main Responsibility:

Responsible for all aspects of producing Aluminum Polymer Coated Magnet Wire safely and efficiently including staging, set up, testing, packaging, documentation, and the integrity of the equipment and infrastructure used in the process.   

 Additional Responsibilities:

    • Follow Production Orders, ISO Work Instructions, Safe Work Instructions, and other production documents.
    • Perform routine preventative machine maintenance.
    • Select and stage proper supplies and feedstock; string up machines; set machines and controls for proper operation.
    • Continuously monitor production to ensure the product meets specifications. 
    • Maintain optimal efficiency and productivity and minimal scrap.
    • Perform start-up and periodic quality testing.
    • Maintain safe machine operation.
    • Maintain production records.
    • Safely load and unload raw materials and finished goods.
    • Maintain a high level of housekeeping and maintenance throughout the facility.


 

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Vet/Disability Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental Insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 2-2-3 Schedule
  • 12-hour shift
  • Day shift (7 am to 7 pm)
  • Night shift (7 pm to 7 am)
  • Overtime
  • Weekends as needed


Position Specifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • At least 3 years of recent manufacturing/warehouse experience and a total of 5 years of related experience in total.
  • Knowledge of safety, distribution, and manufacturing best practices.
  • High level of mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience with basic hand tools and measuring devices, verified through work history and references.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Preference for candidates demonstrating recent, consistent work history.
  • Preference for candidates with a strong work ethic, reliability, and a demonstrated commitment to professional growth in a manufacturing setting.
  • Forklift certification is preferred.

 

Physical Demands and Work Environment:  

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

  • Physical Demands: While performing duties of job, incumbent frequently required to stand; walk; sit; climb stairs; reach above and below chest level; use hands to finger; handle or feel objects; tools or controls; reach with arms; talk and hear.  Employees must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and may be exposed to chemical, non-toxic fumes, or dust. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

 

  • Work Environment:  Incumbent will occasionally be exposed to Cold Temperatures <65 degrees and Heat >80 degrees.   The environment is well lit; the noise level is often minimal, but incumbent may be exposed to higher than 85 decibels.

Work Location: In person

 

Salary : $23 - $24

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