Production Operator - REA Magnet Wire : Job Details

Production Operator

REA Magnet Wire

Job Location : Guilford,CT, USA

Posted on : 2025-08-05T08:23:41Z

Job Description :
Job description Join Our Team as a Production Operator - 2-2-3 Schedule At Rea Magnet Wire, we don't just produce magnet wire - we are POWERING WHAT'S NEXT. If you're experienced in operating safely, quality production, and driving process improvements, we want you on our team! Ready to take the next step? New Start Pay:
  • $24.00/hour + $0.75 schedule premium (just for 2-2-3 schedule)
  • $25.00/hour at 90 days + $0.75 schedule premium (just for 2-2-3 schedule)
  • $26.00/hour at 1 year + $0.75 schedule premium (just for 2-2-3 schedule)
Main Responsibilities:
  • Set Up and Operate Taping Machines
  • Follow Specification for Insulation Wire
  • Inspect Finished Products and Testing
  • Maintain Work Area Clean
  • Comply with PPE and Safety Requirements
  • Ability to train and support new employees by sharing job knowledge, demonstrating correct procedures, and reinforcing safety and quality standards until they achieve full qualification.
Set up and operate taping machines to insulate aluminum and copper wire based on order specifications for insulation type, width, thickness of layers, and footage. Additional Responsibilities:
  • Inspect product diameter
  • Set tape overlap and registration
  • Monitor product packaging
  • Tag and identify finished products
  • Utilize material handling equipment
  • Operate welding and swaging devices
  • Perform safety inspections
  • Maintain material supply
  • Record production data
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Vet/Disability EmployerJob Type: Full-time Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental Insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
Schedule:
  • 2-2-3 Schedule
  • 12-hour shift
  • Day shift (7 am to 7 pm)
  • Night shift (7 pm to 7 am)
  • Overtime
  • Weekends as needed
Position SpecificationsMinimum Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • At least 2 years of recent manufacturing experience.
  • At least 2 years of recent Machine Operator experience.
  • Knowledge of safety, distribution, and manufacturing best practices.
  • High level of mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience with basic hand tools and measuring devices, verified through work history and references.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Preference for candidates demonstrating recent, consistent work history.
  • Preference for candidates with a strong work ethic, reliability, and a demonstrated commitment to professional growth in a manufacturing setting.
  • Forklift certification is preferred.
Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Physical Demands:
  • Frequently uses hoist to push/pull reels weighing up to 3,200lbs
  • Frequent standing, walking and bending
  • Frequent use of arms below shoulder height; minimal use of arms above shoulder height
  • Frequent reading and interpreting test data and visually inspecting wire
  • Frequent lifting up to 25lbs
  • Work Environment: Work performed in a plant manufacturing environment. Slippery floors due to steel plates. Incumbent will occasionally be exposed to Cold Temperatures 80 degrees. The environment is well lit; the noise level is often minimal but incumbent may be exposed to higher than 85 decibels
Work Location: In person
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