Job Description:
Service Wire Company, a premier supplier of industrial and utility wire and cable, is currently seeking a Machine Operator Trainee in Houston, TX. 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:
Our Machine Operator Trainees perform preparation setup of production machine(s). They also operate manufacturing machinery, monitor wire quality, and record fabrication data to ensure defect-free products as defined by industry regulations and customer specifications. Additionally, they transport wire and materials throughout facility on a forklift.
Tasks/Duties/Responsibilities:- Prepare and setup machines for production by positioning the payoff, feeder, and take-upOperate the 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 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 one year related industrial experience or equivalent training
- 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 members of the manufacturing department and other company employees
- Must be able to work in hot and cold environments without climate-control.
- In-person attendance is an essential function of the job
Schedule:
Must be available to work the following times:1st Shift - 7am - 3:30pm2nd Shift - 3pm - 11:30pm3rd Shift - 11pm - 7:30amThe 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
