Production Technician - 1st Shift

Company Description

WireCo® is the strength behind the world’s evolution, through deep legacy and forward thinking. We create premium ropes that inspire innovation without limits. WireCo® is headquartered in Prairie Village, Kansas with manufacturing plants, distribution facilities and research and development centers worldwide.

WireCo® offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including wages plus bonus program, paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match, 100% company-paid life insurance, and 100% company-paid disability insurance.

For more information, check out our website at www.wireco.com and the following videos:

• https://youtu.be/zzplYW7PMFg
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CJwd_yXZAY

Job Description

The main responsibility of the Production Technician is to set up and operate one or more machines in a WireCo manufacturing facility. A successful candidate must be able to follow shop work instructions, use hand tools and read tape measures.

The Production Technician must exhibit the behaviors of the WireCo Business System (WBS):

• Teamwork - welcomes an environment of inclusiveness and healthy debate that reflects our team’s strength
• Accountable – celebrates our successes, learn from failures, avoid excuses, and own the outcomes of our efforts
• Self-Aware – demonstrates an understanding of our strengths and needs, considering how our actions impact others
• Noble Intent – acts in the interests of others, approaching our work with integrity to ensure the best outcome
• Determined – takes initiative, share ideas and find solutions to win and achieve our goals
• Transparent – promotes open and honest communication and constructive feedback for clarity and truth
• Curious – seeks knowledge and outside input to test our way of thinking, challenging the status quo

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ability to maintain production schedules to meet customer demand.
• Maintaining quality standards during production with ability to follow work instructions.
• Supports good housekeeping to promote a safe work environment.
• Performs any duties as may be assigned including being cross trained in other departments.
• Assists in other departments as needed.
• Ability to work within our Inventory Control System.

1st shift, 7:00am to 3:00pm M-F, OT available     

Starting pay $21/hour

+ Monthly incentive payments after 90-day probationary period

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Being able to lift 30 pounds is the requirement but we would like people who can lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions
• Good math aptitude
• Work in a group environment
• Fluent in English

Materials and Equipment Directly Used

• Personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and steel-toed safety shoes

Additional Information

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation, including verification of past employment, criminal history and educational background. 
• Must be willing and able to pass a post-offer drug screen and physical (if required)
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability