Precision Wire Technologies

Machine Operator

PWT is an ISO: 9001:2008 certified manufacturer of specialty wire in a wide variety of alloy materials including resistance wire, mechanical wire, music wire and lighting wire. Over the past 30 years, Precision Wire Technologies has continuously grown our knowledge of not only wire, but the industries that use our products. By serving many different markets, we have become experts in various industry standards and specifications. This intelligence and awareness has prepared us to constantly exceed expectations in quality. As we advance our familiarity within each industry, we strive to continue innovating and pushing our capabilities to create the best product possible for our customers and we need YOUR help to continue doing so!

The Machine Operator is responsible for the productivity, efficiency, quality, and safety of assigned production processes. This position will be cross-trained and proficient in three departments within the operation: Drawing, Annealing, and Respool. The job requires the ability to know and be productive in each of the capacities for the purposes of maximizing flexibility of the operation. The Associate will be specifically responsible for:

• Uptime of the machine pertaining to setups, basic mechanical problems, quality issues, etc.
• Quality of product produced. Associate will be responsible for testing product in process to ensure individual customer standards are exceeded.
• Efficiency of equipment and attainment of production schedules as defined by Supervisor
• Involvement in projects and other tasks as assigned by Management
• Adherence to all safety standards and cleaning and organization requirements as defined by Safety processes and 6S program

Job Requirements

• Good math skills
• Proven success in a mechanically oriented role
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs
• Prior work experience working with measurements and devices
• Ability to navigate fluidly on a Computer
• ISO Quality systems knowledge, preferred
• Must pass pre-employment drug and background screening
• Must be eligible to work in the United States

Skills

• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask
• Pays close attention to detail and very thorough
• Self-motivated
• Ability to follow written and/or verbal instruction
• Good problem-solving skills

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 80 pounds.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Paid holidays (9)

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 9pm-7am Monday through Thursday

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift (Required)
• Morning Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person in Fort Wayne, IN