2nd Shift Machine Operator- Wire Mill

About us

Welding Alloys (WA) is a global leader in the production of advanced welding consumables, automated welding equipment for wear protection, the provision of engineered wear services, as well as wear plates, pipes and components. For more than 50 years, industrial users across the globe have relied on the expertise of Welding Alloys to increase productivity and reduce costs through our cost-effective repair and maintenance solutions.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Wire Mill Operator to join our team. As a Machine Operator, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining various types of machinery to ensure efficient wire production processes. This is a full-time position with opportunities for growth and development.

Shift:

2nd Shift: 2:45 pm - 1:15 am Monday - Thursday with voluntary overtime opportunity.

Please note: Training will occur on 1st shift for approximately three (3) months before transitioning to 2nd shift!

Duties:

• Operate Wire Mill making cored welding wire
  
• Complete set-up and operation of Wire Mill. This includes tool changes, machine adjustments, quality checks, minor machine repairs, etc.
  
• Calculating and recording set-up parameters on wire mill
  
• Measuring with O.D. Micrometers (Metric)
  
• Performing preventative maintenance on mill
  
• Operating jib crane
  
• Work and operate other pieces of equipment around the plant as required
  

Experience & Skills - Required

• Experience with running and set-up of high volume production machines in a production/manufacturing environment.
  
• Strong problem solving skills
  
• Very mechanically inclined
  
• Ability to excel in a workplace with few employees
  
• Very Reliable, self-motivated, and hard working
  
• Willing to learn
  
• Good communication and ability to work well with others
  
• Very Detail oriented
  
• High school diploma or equivalent
  

Experience & Skills - Desired, but not required

• Welding Experience
  
• Electric forklift experience
  
• CNC Lathe experience
  
• Industrial electronics experience
  
• Maintenance experience
  

Benefits:

• Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
  
• 401k and 401k match
  
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  
• Health Reimbursement Account
  
• Paid time off and holidays after 90 days
  
• $1.50 2nd shift differential
  
• 90 day and yearly opportunity for pay increase
  
• Bonuses
  

Pre-employment drug screening, background check, and physical are required.

Welding Alloys Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Welding Alloys Group makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Experience:

• Machine operation: 1 year (Required)
  

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)
  

Ability to Commute:

• New Castle, PA 16105 (Required)
  

Ability to Relocate:

• New Castle, PA 16105: Relocate before starting work (Required)
  

Work Location: In person