Job Description

Job Title:Machine Operator

Department:Production

Location:Stockton CA. Plant

Reports To:Production Superintendent

FLSA Status:Nonexempt/Hourly

Hourly Rate Range: $21.96-$23.80/Hour

ABOUT SUMIDEN WIRE PRODUCTS CORPORATION

Sumiden Wire Stockton has an over 43-year history of providing stable, long-term employment with competitive wages and very generous benefits to our employees.  We are looking for qualified candidates to join our team and continue to provide best-in-class products to our customers.

Sumiden Wire Products Corporation was the first manufacturing investment in the United States by Sumitomo Electric Industries (SEI). The investment was made in Stockton, California in 1979 for the production of PC strand. An additional investment was made in Dickson, Tennessee in 1989 for the production of stainless-steel wire. The Tennessee facility expanded its products offering to include PC strand for the east coast market in 1997. In 2016, Sumiden Wire acquired competitor Industrial Alloys to become the largest single stainless-steel spring wire producer in the US. In 2017, Sumiden Wire opened our 3rd PC strand manufacturing plant located in Dayton, Texas to better serve the entire US market from coast-to-coast.

SUMMARY

The Machine Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining machinery to ensure efficient production processes. This role involves setting up machines, monitoring their operation, and making adjustments as needed to maintain quality standards. The operator is also responsible ensuring all safety protocols are followed. Additionally, they may be required to inspect finished products, record production data, and support continuous improvements in production efficiency. The role requires attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Other duties may be assigned.

• Must be able to read and understand all SOP’s related to the position and meet all Safety Training Requirements.
• Must be able to wear all PPE (personal protective equipment) properly at all times.
• Must be able to complete all daily, weekly and monthly assigned and posted 5S tasks.
• Must be able to read micrometer and properly measure strand and wire diameter and calculate strand pitch.
• Must be able to operate hand and power tools.
• Must be able to zero the traverse and make the proper decisions on adjustment of the traverse and plates if needed.
• Must maintain reliable attendance and demonstrate punctuality.
• Must be open to work any shift (Day Shift: 6AM-6PM or Night Shift: 6PM -6AM) 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

The education requirements and experience requirement listed here indicate the minimum basic educational knowledge and minimum previous work-related experience required by the job duties of the position.

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent; ability to complete simple forms and understand simple written instructions. Should have good arithmetic skills involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions and decimals.

INITIATIVE AND INGENUITY

Requires the use of some judgment to use acquired job knowledge to comply with instructions and standard procedures, methods or practices involving the making of minor decisions.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must acquire a Forklift Certification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands 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.

Continuously (70-100%):

Use hands to feel, touch, grasp or grip tools, objects, or handles Perform repetitive movement

Talk or hear (normal or corrected) Operate equipment

Frequently (30-70%):

Stand

Rotate body from a standing position

Lift, carry, push, or pull up more than 50 pounds.

Occasionally (Up to 30%):

Lift, carry, push, or pull up more than 100 pounds with mechanical assistance or assistance from others as needed.

Vision requirements of this job include: Constant observation

Near acuity Far acuity

Depth perception peripheral vision Dim or bright lights

Frequent change of focus

The use of mechanical controls includes:

Buttons Knobs Levers Cranks Pedals

EQUIPMENT USED

Continuously (70-100%):

Overhead Crane. Chop Saw

Die Grinder Bolt Cutters

Frequently (30-70%):

Measuring device (Micrometer) Central Vacuum System

Hand Tools

Occasionally (Up to 30%):

Forklift

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee is responsible for minimizing accidents within the facility and for following established safety policies and procedures during performance of this job.

Somewhat undesirable working conditions

Continuously (70-100%): Moving or dangerous machinery Loud noise

Vibration

Frequently (30-70%): Heat (non-weather) Cold (non-weather)

Wet or humid conditions Slippery floors, ramps, etc. Dust

Dirt

Occasionally (Up to 30%): Vapors, odors, fumes, gases Oil, grease and solvents

Toxic and caustic chemicals Electrical shock hazard

Work at heights and on ladders and/or platforms

REQUIRED PROTECTIVE CLOTHING/DEVICES

Continuously (70-100%):

Hardhat

Earplugs

Safety goggles/glasses Gloves

Safety shoes

Occasionally (Up to 30%):

Masks

Sumiden Wire Products Corporation is proud to offer equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants to join our company and to succeed as members of our team regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful background investigation and drug test.