Machine operator - Weaving - 1st Shift

?? Important Working Environment

This position works in a NON-CLIMATE-CONTROLLED manufacturing environment.

· You will be working indoors and around manufacturing equipment where temperatures can be extremely hot during the summer and cold during the winter. Employees must be comfortable working in these conditions and performing physical work throughout the shift.

· This is a hands-on manufacturing position that requires standing, walking, moving materials, wearing required PPE, and working around production equipment.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We currently have openings on our Operations team for Machine Operator – Weaving.

Work Schedule: Monday – Saturday, as scheduled

Schedule: 5:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Hours: Employees average at least 40 hours per week and typically work no more than 50 hours.

About Merchants Metals

Merchants Metals is one of the largest manufacturers and distributors of fence systems in the nation and has been the contractor’s and architect’s source for quality fencing and accessories for over 60 years. Our complete line of products includes perimeter security solutions for industrial, commercial and residential applications.

What You’ll Do

· Operate and monitor weaving machines to produce quality finished products.

· Pull completed rolls from weaving machines.

· Build pallets for finished goods, including ALZD, GBW, and Vinyl products.

· Build pallets for GAW products, including black rolls.

· Replenish production materials such as wood, hog rings, straps, and clips.

· Clean and maintain the take-up and packaging areas.

· Change and weld wire for weaving machines.

· Monitor operating equipment and adjust when needed.

· Ensure all machine guards remain properly installed and in place.

· Identify and correct weaving and machine issues, including nest issues between the cutting system and main setup.

· Thread wire through the blade system.

· Adjust blades to achieve proper cuts.

· Adjust tension brackets and tension killers.

· Perform basic autonomous maintenance on the turret system, including greasing and oiling.

· Make turret-system adjustments to achieve proper knuckles or twist.

· Follow all safety procedures and PPE requirements.

· Perform other duties as assigned.