Drawing Room Operator

Job Description

Description:

2nd shift opening (3:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.) Must be able to train on 1st (6:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)

Perform established wire drawing operations to set-up and run computer-controlled wire drawing machine to produce a high-quality product.

Responsibilities

Maintain necessary records

Move materials as necessary in the performance of duties or as directed

Detect and report improper operation of faulty equipment and unusual conditions to the supervisor

Maintain work area and equipment in clean, safe, and orderly condition

Follow prescribed safety rules and regulations

Maintain quality standards

Requirements:

Work from schedules and verbal instructions to perform set-up and operation of wire drawing machine in accordance with predetermined specifications

Position steel wire on roll stand and feed through dies in drawing machine

Actuate foot pedal to control amount of with wire size being drawn

Change and replace dies when worn or in accordance with wire size changes

Point wire to thread thru dies

Investigate cause of stoppage or wire breaks

Reset the machine and weld broken wire on restart operation

Check take-up roll regularly to ensure proper operation

Cut wire at proper point after drawing, remove and replace the take-up roll

Set adjustment for each operational cycle/wire changeover

Operate overhead crane to transport material to and from drawing machine

May use micrometers, pointer, wire cutters, and other hand tools and measuring devices

Physical Demand

On feet for most of the working hours

Lifting to approximately 50 lbs.

Pushing, pulling, turning, twisting, bending

Moving heavy weight material, such as wire mesh rolls

Repetitive motion of hands

Repetitive squatting and kneeling

Perform other related duties as required or as directed

Benefits

We offer a competitive & market salary and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, STD, LTD, 401(k), profit sharing. Riverdale Mills is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Employment is conditioned upon successful completion of a background check and upon having the appropriate legal right to work.

About Us

Riverdale Mills Corporation is one of the largest manufacturers of galvanized and PVC coated welded wire mesh in the world. A privately held company based in Northbridge, MA. Riverdale Mills specializes in the design and manufacturing of commercial, industrial and consumer wire products, tools and accessories for the marine, aquaculture, security, and construction and farming industries. The company’s exemplary quality and manufacturing expertise is known worldwide.

Full-time