REA Magnet Wire
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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?
$24.00/hour + $0.75 schedule premium (just for 2-2-3 schedule)
$24.50 at 90 days + $0.75 schedule premium (just for 2-2-3 schedule)
$25.25 at 1 year + $0.75 schedule premium (just for 2-2-3 schedule)
Set Up and Operate Machines
Follow Specification for Insulation Wire
Inspect Finished Products and Testing
Maintain Work Area Clean
Comply with PPE and Safety Requirements
Responsible for producing insulated wire, including loading and unloading reels manually; stringing up machines; setting machine and take-up controls for proper operation; ensuring proper chemical flow; troubleshooting machine and quality problems.
Inspect product diameter
Set tape overlap and registration
Monitor product packaging
Tag and identify finished products
Utilize material handling equipment
Operate welding and swaging devices
Perform safety inspections
Maintain material supply
Record production data
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Vet/Disability Employer
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
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
Manufacturing Experience: Minimum of 2 years of recent manufacturing experience, with at least 3 years of total related experience
High School Diploma – GED
Knowledge of safety, distribution, and manufacturing best practices
Mechanical and hands-on experience with basic hand tools and measuring devices, verified through work history and references
We are looking for candidates with a strong work ethic, reliability, and a demonstrated commitment to professional growth in a manufacturing setting
Reading and comprehension skills; ability to follow verbal and written instructions; ability to read and interpret process sheets and other production documents
Ability to adjust to changes in equipment/tools and modifications to existing equipment for the purposes of continuous improvement
Ability to operate micrometers and other production testing equipment
Ability to interpret test data and record on documents; basic computer skills
Ability to operate powered production equipment; ability to operate forklifts
Ability to follow safe work practices in a manufacturing environment
Preference for candidates demonstrating consistent work history
Preference for candidates with warehouse/forklift certification
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 this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Frequent manual pushing/pulling plastic reels up to 300 pounds suspended from a hoist.
Frequent manual rolling and turning plastic reels up to 300 pounds
Frequent standing, walking and bending
Frequent rolling and turning steel reels weighing up to 1,200# on steel plated floor
Frequently reads and interprets instructions and test data and visually inspects wire
Occasional reaching above shoulder level while pulling downward
Occasional use of stairs
Work Environment: Work performed in a manufacturing environment. Floors may be slippery due to steel plating.
Work Location: In person