Plater Machine Operator
Job Title: Plater Machine Operator
Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire
Location: Harrisburg, NC 28075
Pay: $19.00$20.00 per hour
Schedule:
Day Shift: 7:00 AM 7:00 PM Night Shift: 7:00 PM 7:00 AM Schedule: 2-2-3 Rotating Schedule
Job Summary:
We are seeking a dependable and safety-driven Plater Machine Operator to join our production team. This position is responsible for operating copper plating equipment, monitoring production quality, and preparing copper rods for the wire manufacturing process. The ideal candidate has experience in manufacturing, metal processing, or industrial production and is committed to producing high-quality products while maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.
Key Responsibilities:- Operate, monitor, and adjust copper plating machinery to ensure safe and efficient production
- Inspect plated copper rods and finished products to verify quality standards are met
- Prepare finished copper rods by pointing, chamfering, labeling, and staging materials for shipment or the next production process
- Complete production orders, quality documentation, and inventory records accurately
- Perform routine equipment inspections and identify mechanical issues requiring maintenance
- Troubleshoot minor machine issues to minimize production downtime
- Operate forklifts to transport raw materials and finished products throughout the facility
- Assist with material handling and production support as needed
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
- Follow all company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and standard operating procedures
Required Qualifications:- Minimum one (1) year of experience in manufacturing, production, metal processing, or industrial operations
- Minimum one (1) year of forklift operating experience
- Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to safely operate production equipmentAbility to read and complete production paperwork accurately
- Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality and safety
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Comfortable working 12-hour rotating shifts in a manufacturing environment
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience operating overhead cranes
- Previous experience in wire and cable manufacturing, copper processing, metal fabrication, or continuous production environments
- Knowledge of preventative maintenance and machine troubleshooting
- Experience working in quality-controlled manufacturing environments
- Work Environment & Physical Demands:
- Work in a fast-paced industrial manufacturing environment with exposure to moving machinery, elevated temperatures, airborne particles, and industrial chemicals
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and working around heavy equipmentAbility to safely navigate production areas and work around moving materials
- Regular lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of materials up to 50 pounds
- Required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and steel-toe boots
Core Competencies:
Machine Operation, Copper Processing, Wire Manufacturing, Industrial Production, Manufacturing Operations, Forklift Operation, Material Handling, Quality Control, Mechanical Aptitude, Equipment Inspection, Preventative Maintenance, OSHA Compliance, Safety Awareness, Production Documentation, Time Management, Reliability, Teamwork
