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At American Wire Group (AWG), we are more than just a supplierwe are a trusted partner and industry leader in providing high-quality wire and cable, hardware, equipment, and accessories for the renewable energy, battery energy storage, data center, and utility markets. All of our products meet or exceed industry standards for performance and safety as well as strict quality control requirements. We also provide comprehensive services including cable management, application and engineering guidance, supply chain management, emergency services, and technical support. Strategically located in Pennsylvania, Texas, and California, AWG ensures seamless coverage across the nation and delivery in days not weeks for all of your wire and cable, hardware, equipment, and accessory needs!

AWG seeks a Machine Operator to report to the Cutting Manager. The MO will come in with excellent people, machine and team skills and will work hard to improve productivity.

Core Responsibilities:

The MO will:

• Report to work on time and ready to assist with warehouse activities.
• Comply with company attendance point system.
• Maintain the warehouse in an orderly and clean state.
• Wear appropriate PPE and safety gear consistently.
• Focus on safety within the Warehouse; follow all company safety procedures and perform daily safety inspections on machinery before operating it.
• Perform those physical requirements necessary to lift and move inventory around
  the warehouse.
• Move material with RF scanner when physically moving it within the warehouse.
• Operate forklift to retrieve material for cutting department and place cut reels back into
  
• Operate forklift to transport finished cuts to shipping department.
• Operate wire cutting machines to cut and re-spool cable for customer orders.
• Ensure that wire cutting area around machine in use is always clean and bring up any
  concerns to the cutting supervisor.
• Keep cutting area clean and organized, use all equipment (hand tools, power equipment.
  ) in the department properly with PPE when required, and return to their assigned
  areas when no longer in use.
• Ensure all customer requirements are met (packaging, reel markings, etc.).

• Record all cut and scrap quantities.
• Rework and scrap damaged cable.
• Continue to develop and build processes, techniques, and strategies to improve workflow.
• Assist during Inventory.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Safety is Number 1 attitude
• Ambition: will ask questions, will take notes, and will show interest in learning new things, once tasks assigned have been mastered
• Work Ethic: dependability, punctuality, and willingness to have a good relationship with others
• Ability to read and understand written/verbal instructions and to accept coaching as needed
• Positive Attitude: we are looking for candidates who want to learn, have fun, and do an excellent job at work with their team members
• Mechanical Skills: ability to fix equipment preferred
• People Skills: builds strong relationships with colleagues at all levels
• Ability to maintain calmness under pressure
• Familiarity with measuring equipment
• Basic computer skills: Microsoft products
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more; the ability to stand, be mobile and physically able to manage and transport materials during 8-hour shift
• Other duties as assigned
  

Benefits

AWG provides competitive salaries and hourly compensation. AWG offers eligible employees a full menu of benefits, including 401(k) (matched), health, dental, vision, life insurance, pre- and post-tax savings options, and paid time off. While working, the AWG team enjoys a safe, secure workspace that focuses on achieving maximum productivity. The company rewards those who show diligence and initiative about completing their tasks and welcomes innovative solutions and suggestions from the team.