What is the role of a Machine Operator Trainee at Service Wire?

The Machine Operator Trainee position at Service Wire is a Full-time or part-time position opportunity in the Manufacturing field.

Where is this Machine Operator Trainee job located?

Culloden, West Virginia, 25510, United States

What type of employment is offered for this Machine Operator Trainee role?

Full-time or part-time position

What is the expected salary for this Machine Operator Trainee job?

Compensation will be discussed during the hiring process.

How can I apply for the Machine Operator Trainee position at Service Wire?

You can apply directly through the application link provided.

Machine Operator Trainee at Service Wire

Machine Operator Trainee

Service Wire Company, a premier supplier of industrial and utility wire and cable, is currently seeking Machine Operator Trainees in Culloden, WV. If you are looking to join a great organization and a chance to become a part of our growing team, this may be the opportunity for you!

Position Summary:

The Machine Operator Trainee is a strategic development role created to build a ready pool of skilled operators in advance of Service Wire's Culloden expansion project. Safety is a fundamental requirement in all training and operational activities. Trainees will gain experience in equipment setup, machine operation, troubleshooting, wire quality monitoring, material handling, and production documentation while learning and applying all company safety standards. This role ensures a fully trained workforce ready for safe start-ups, rapid ramp-up, and sustained full-rate production.

Tasks/Duties/Responsibilities:

Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements
Identify, report, and participate in corrective actions for unsafe conditions or practices
Actively rotate through all core operational areas assigned to you within a department.
Prepare and setup machine for production by positioning the payoff, feeder, and take-up
Operate machinery by adjusting and maintaining production controls according to specifications
Monitor the quality of wire during production and the finished product
Perform routine lubrication of machinery parts and minor preventative maintenance
Observe machine operation for equipment malfunction and report immediately
Record accurate and detailed daily production data
Maintain safety standards and clean work environment
Additional duties as assigned by supervisor

Knowledge/Skills/Requirements:

High School Diploma/GED (General Equivalency Diploma) or equivalent industrial experience (one year preferred)
Demonstrate strong basic math and measuring skills
Ability to read, comprehend, and respond to general instructions, direction, and correspondence, both oral and written
Cooperatively works and interacts with all company employees
Quick learner, adaptable, and versatile across multiple areas of operations

Position Requirements:

Use of required personal protective equipment (PPE)
Ongoing participation in company safety training
Ability to obtain and maintain company forklift certification

Successful candidates will be expected to transition into operational roles via job bidding process as training is completed and opportunities arise through the expansion
Must be able to work in hot and cold environments without climate-control
In-person attendance is an essential function of the job

Physical Demands/Work Environment

Temperatures may be impacted by extreme outdoor weather in plant and warehouse
Regularly stands, bends, and reaches for extended periods
Regularly moves about the facility
Regularly lifts and moves materials up to 50 pounds
Regularly uses hand and finger dexterity to adjust and manipulate controls, tools, and objects
Occasionally required to move up to 100 pounds by pushing, pulling, or sliding material. Assistance provided as needed
Visual inspection of material quality required
Must be able to work in hot and cold environments without climate-control.
In-person attendance is an essential function of the job

Shift Schedule and Information

Flexible schedule that could potentially include an alternate schedule through the expansion. This could include days, evenings, nights, or weekends as needed

Machine Operator Trainee at Service Wire – Culloden, West Virginia

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