Machine Operator - Wire Mill - Pomfret
Take the next step with an exciting and growing company!
As the only fully integrated maker of premium quality wire, rope, and assemblies, Loos & Co holds a leading position in the global aerospace sector.
A division of the Central Wire (CWI) Group of Companies encompassing 13 locations in three countries, 800+ employees, and over six decades of excellence, Loos & Co solutions are found in mission critical flight control applications. Our precision-manufactured components are also used for defense, med tech, and heavy industry purposes around the world, in large part because of the people behind our products.
We’re seeking a Wire Mill Machine Operator to join our dedicated team in Pomfret CT.
Do you have a strong work ethic? Take pride in a job well done? Are you passionate about contributing to individual and team, company and customer successes? If you're interested in joining a dynamic work environment that offers opportunities to reach your full potential, we want to hear from you.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Operate machinery to produce a quality product according to specific “Work Instructions.”
Duties include but are not limited to the following:
- Read work orders/bill of materials to determine product specifications
- Responsible for quantity and quality to meet efficiency rates
- Use various types of equipment and machinery
- Maintain machinery during operation
- Adjust machinery
- Reporting/communicating machinery issues to supervisor/maintenance
- Inspect products to ensure product excellence and quality using measuring tools (tape measure/micrometer)
- Obtain all required approvals
- Label packages
- Store or place product in designated area
- Complete all necessary data to ensure production rates are met
- Report and/or enter production data into the company ERP system
- Record and document all downtime
- Ensure and observe all safety and housekeeping rules and guidelines, including carrying out daily safety inspections
- Participate in all assigned training, including health and safety sessions
- Other duties as assigned
Position Requirements:
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Ability to read
- Ability to write
- Ability to communicate – verbal and written
- Ability to perform basic math functions with accuracy
- Basic computer skills for data entry purposes.
- Experience of ERP system (preferred)
- Manufacturing experience (preferred)
- Dependable and prompt
- Efficient work habits
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
- Ability to lift 20-50 lbs frequently
- Ability to lift up to 70 lbs occasionally
- Continuous standing
- Use of hands and feet to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, controls, press buttons, levers and pedals
- Bending, twisting and reaching
- Repetitive movement
- Frequent walking
- Wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, ear protection, safety shoes, gloves and any other protective equipment deemed necessary.
- Work indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions
- Work in hot conditions or cold temperatures
- Exposure to sounds and noise levels that can be distracting or uncomfortable
- Exposure to minor cuts or burns
- Exposure to contaminants
- Exposure to hazardous equipment
- Work with others in a group or team
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance program
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
Shift: 8-hour shift
Work Location: In person
Other details
- Job Family Production
- Job Function Machine Operator
- Pay Type Hourly
- LOOS & CO., INC., 16B Mashamoquet Road, Pomfret, Connecticut, United States of America