Wire Drawer Position Available In Caldwell, North Carolina

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Wire Drawer Job Description As a Wire Drawer, you will be responsible for performing essential duties in a safe manner while working with wire drawing machines. You will need to interpret travelers, read micrometers, and make welds at the rod end of machines. Your role will involve identifying rod types and grades, pulling rods from inventory, and transferring them to staging and rod payoffs as required. You will also need to obtain a forklift license after training, keep the rod end of the mill clean, accurately load rod payoffs, and successfully weld assigned rods without breakage. Responsibilities Perform duties safely and interpret travelers. Read micrometers and make welds at the rod end of the machine. Identify rod types and grades. Pull rods from inventory and transfer them to staging and rod payoffs. Obtain a forklift license after training. Keep the rod end of the mill clean. Accurately load rod payoffs with applicable material. Successfully weld assigned rods without breakage. Clear rod tangles on any wire drawing machine. Properly assemble Pressure/Drawing dies and insert them into die boxes. Change out carriers on any machine. Properly point wire for string up purposes. Perform required physical tests on wire and input information into the system. Assist in fixing wire breaks in the machine. Set cast and helix on the machine. Understand machine controls and troubleshooting water systems. Operate machines at expected utilization levels. Essential Skills Ability to interpret travelers and read micrometers. Experience in welding and identifying rod types and grades. Forklift operation (will train onsite if not certified). Experience in clearing rod tangles on wire drawing machines. Ability to assemble dies and change out carriers. Skill in performing physical tests on wire and inputting data. Understanding of machine controls and troubleshooting. Additional Skills & Qualifications 2+ years of experience within a similar manufacturing environment. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to lift between 30-50 pounds. Ability to stand for 12 hours at a time. Experience with computer and related equipment. Experience with shop equipment including forklifts, pulling dogs, butt welders. Knowledge of payoffs/take-ups and deadlock operations. Why Work Here? Our company is family-owned and values employee engagement. We offer wage increases based on performance evaluations and are revamping our employee benefits. Join a supportive team focused on delivering quality wire products and superb customer service. Work Environment The working conditions are dusty, with hot temperatures in the summer and cold temperatures in the winter. The shifts are 6:00pm-6:00am and 6:00am-6:00pm on a 2-2-3 rotation. The environment is not climate-controlled. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Granite Falls, North Carolina. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $17.00 – $19.00/hr. 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
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Granite Falls,NC.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2025.

About Aerotek:

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. 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. 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.