Machine Operator HRD Group

Central Wire
  • Union, IL
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Take the next step with an exciting and growing company!

    With 12 locations in three countries, 750+ employees, and over 60 years of excellence, the Central Wire (CWI) Group of Companies is a world-class manufacturer. As the only fully integrated maker of wire, rope and assemblies, our solutions are found in aerospace, defense, med tech, and heavy industry applications around the globe- in large part because of the people behind our products.

    Job Title: Machine Operator HRD

    Position Overview: The HRD Machine Operator is responsible for safely setting up, operating, monitoring, and maintaining HRD production equipment to meet quality, productivity, and efficiency standards. This role includes reading work orders and product specifications, adjusting machine settings, monitoring wire quality throughout processing, documenting production activity and downtime, and following all safety, housekeeping, and quality procedures. The operator is expected to work independently, communicate equipment or quality concerns promptly, and support continuous improvement within the department.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Read work orders and bills of materials to determine product specifications and production requirements.
    • Set up, operate, and monitor HRD machinery, including speed, temperature, coating level, wire diameter, and surface quality.
    • Adjust machinery as needed, including changing dies, stringing payoff, point welding, grinding material, and measuring wire diameter between draws.
    • Inspect material during processing using appropriate measuring tools, including tape measure, micrometer, and tensile test machine, to ensure quality standards are maintained.
    • Cut samples for quality control and obtain all required approvals before releasing or continuing production as applicable.
    • Place material on hold and stop production when nonconforming wire is found; request initiation of internal corrective action when necessary.
    • Record production activity, downtime, quality checks, and other required documentation; complete and submit work orders to the supervisor.
    • Report machinery issues, safety concerns, and quality concerns to the supervisor or maintenance in a timely manner.
    • Use forklifts, cranes, and hand carts to load, unload, and move material safely to and from machines.
    • Label packages and ensure finished or in-process material is properly identified.
    • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while following all safety, housekeeping, and daily inspection requirements.
    • Read and follow SDS information to become familiar with chemicals used in the department.
    • Train new operators and assist other operators or production leadership as needed.
    • Complete all assigned training, including monthly health and safety sessions.
    • Perform other duties as assigned.

    Other Duties:

    • Work overtime as required.
    • Assist production manager and other operators as necessary
    • Ability to communicate - verbal and written.
    • Ability to perform basic math functions with accuracy.
    • Basic computer skills for data entry purposes
    • Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
    • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
    • Constant standing & walking
    • Frequent pushing, pulling, & reaching
    • Multi-Tasking skills

    Preferred qualifications:

    • High school graduate or equivalent preferred
    • Forklift experience preferred
    • 1-2 years in industrial machinery
    • Predictable and consistent attendance is required

    Benefits:

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

    Shift: 8-hour shift

    Work Location: In person, Company does not provide relocation assistance.

    Central Wire Group of Companies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate

    based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age,

    veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics

    protected by law.

    Central Wire Group of Companies is a Drug-free workplace and pre-employment drug tests and background checks are required.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationUnion, IL

    Skills

    • Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
    • Bill of Materials (BOM)unmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Computer Skillsunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Corrective Actionunmatched
    • Data Entryunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Forkliftunmatched
    • Grindingunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Loading/Unloadingunmatched
    • Maintenance Servicesunmatched
    • Manufacturing Equipment Maintenanceunmatched
    • Material Movingunmatched
    • Mathematicsunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Production Managementunmatched
    • Production Specificationsunmatched
    • Quality Metricsunmatched
    • Quality Monitoringunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Testingunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Tuition Reimbursementunmatched
    • Weldingunmatched

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