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Machine Operator Trainee

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Posted 3 months ago

OfficeCulloden, WV 25510EN
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
    • ### The perks of joining our Team
    • Comprehensive Insurance Options - Competitive medical coverage with a variety of plan choices
    • Progressive PTO & Paid Holidays - Tenure-based paid time off plus eight paid holidays annually
    • Predictable, set schedules that support work-life balance - no rotating shifts
    • 401(k) with Company Match + Profit Sharing - Matching 5% on 6% of employee contributions and annual profit‑sharing contributions
    • Career Growth & Learning Support - Tuition reimbursement and employee assistance programs
    • Tuition reimbursement up to $15,000 - annually to support your continued education and career growth
    • Annual bonus potential up to $3,000 - through performance incentive programs
    • Referral Bonus Program - Employee referral bonuses paid out over the new hire's first year
    • See all benefits we offer here

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    Service Wire is a multi-generation, family-owned wire and cable manufacturer and has been since 1968. We are committed to producing the finest quality American made products while providing industry-leading service levels. Our nationwide network of distributors and advanced distribution capabilities enable us to meet and exceed the often-complex needs of industrial, commercial, utility, pump, and irrigation customers throughout North America and the world.

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    Employees
    308
    Industry
    Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
    Headquarters
    Culloden, WV
    Founded
    1968
    Company location
    310 Davis Road, Culloden, WV 25510, US

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