Production Technician-Night Shift

Company Description

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 wage, incentive programs, growth opportunities, and excellent benefits offerings for employees and their families. Benefits include paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with 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 Production Technician sets up and operates one or more wire drawing machines. Positions and secures specified dies in die holder, using hand tools. Lifts coil of wire onto feed reel, and threads it through dies. Coats wire with lubricant to facilitate drawing machine and starts machine. Inspects and measures drawn wire to verify conformance to specified shape, size and resistance, using instruments such as wire gauges and micrometers, replaces worn dies by using hand tools. Performs tensile strength and other tests and records test data on proper form.

The Production Worker 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 your 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

Qualifications

Experience / Skills / Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task.
•  Attention to detail.
• Effective communicator.
• Ability to assess obstacles and take corrective action.

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