Job Title: Production Operator
Job Description

We are celebrating our 100th anniversary and experiencing significant growth. Due to increased orders from both the Retail Division and the Electrical Distribution Division, we are expanding our team and hiring for several skilled positions. Our plant in Ogden, UT is transitioning to four, 12-hour shifts.

ResponsibilitiesSet up and operate a rotating cylindrical shaped stranding/bunching machine to fabricate wire cable.Place take-up spool into machines and adjust the travel of distributor to width of spool.Thread wires through holes on inside edge of machine and through twisting head, coiling it around capstan.Cut wire when specified footage has been wound and wrap end of wire by hand or using mechanical tools.Butt weld ends of wires as needed.Work with fine wire to produce certain gauges.Adjust machinery during operation to regulate speed of makeup spool shaft.Observe machine to detect malfunctions.Check wire diameter along with lay length and weight.Thread machine by pulling wire through guides.Use job orders to set up machine as required.Untangle snarls and repair breaks in wire.Move finished wire from take-up by rolling reels out of machine for pickup by forklifts.Maintain cleanliness of work area and observe all company and safety rules.Perform preventive and minor equipment maintenance as required.Update GEMBA boards as required.Participate in Lean events as well as housekeeping and safety audits as needed.Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.Essential SkillsAbility to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety related instructions.Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment.Strong math skills (addition, multiplication, subtraction, division).Basic computer skills.Additional Skills & QualificationsPrevious production experience is preferred.Mechanically inclined and able to work with hand tools.Experience working in a production environment.Basic troubleshooting skills are a plus.Material handling experience is a plus.Why Work Here?

Join a growing company with great benefits upon conversion. Employees receive benefits from their first day. Be a part of a team that values growth, safety, and innovation.

Work Environment

This role is set in an industrial environment with various types of machines making and coiling copper wires. Available shifts include Day shift (Mon-Fri 7am-3pm), Swing Shift (Mon-Fri 3pm-11pm), and Grave shift (Sun-Thurs 11pm-7am).

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ogden, Utah.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.29 - $23.79

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision\n
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n
• Short and long-term disability\n
• Health Spending Account (HSA)\n
• Transportation benefits\n
• Employee Assistance Program\n
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Ogden,UT.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 28, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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