Manufacturing - Machine Operator

Job Title: Machine Operator 

Location: Rainsville, AL (Onsite)

Duration: 12 Months Contract

Pay Rate: $15.00 hour on W2 without benefits

Schedule: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM with possible afternoon OT
 

Primary Objective of Position:

• The Winder B will wind basic coils to meet specifications and quality standards.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Adhere to safety policies and procedures to include proper use of required PPE.
• Select and obtain tools, arbors, check wire gauge, insulator, and other materials by reviewing specifications.
• Plans sequences and makes limited set-ups and adjustments to close tolerances on semi-automatic lathe, multiple precision, and bench lathe winding machines.
• Change and adjust limit switches, arbors, discs, wire guides, pitch and number of turns, travel and similar details, including wire tension, vary belt and pulley combinations to meet specifications.
• Operate a variety of coil winding equipment, including hand guided bench lathe machines and two- layer coil operations (Bachi, Broomfield, and hand winders)
• Insert insulators and tapes, splice, and solder wire, pull wire for taps, and operate hydraulic press to form coils according to specifications.
• Wind prototype coils as prescribed, call attention to errors, determine, and suggest methods and procedures or vary technique to overcome failure to meet specifications.
• Utilize lift assistance to handle products weighing more than 50 pounds.
• Maintain 6S and Lean Manufacturing standards.

Required Skills:

• Previous experience working as a Winder
• Participate in physical inventory activities.
• Prior manufacturing experience preferred
• Requires good verbal communication skills
• Requires ability to read and interpret processes, visual aids, control drawing and bill of materials.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Working at a fast pace
• Standing or sitting for long periods of time
• Working with the various distractions of a manufacturing environment
• Extensive work with hands with repetitive motions
• Bending, stooping, reaching occasionally

Must-Have:

• Machine operation / manufacturing experience
• Coil winding or similar production equipment experience
• Ability to read work instructions, drawings, and BOMs
• Wire handling, soldering, and basic electrical skills
• Machine setup and adjustment
• Safety/PPE compliance
• Ability to perform repetitive hands-on work and lift materials