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Granite City Electric Supply Company lists this Wire Cutting Machine Operator opportunity in chicopee, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Wire Cutting Machine OperatorGranite City Electric is seeking a Wire Cutting Machine Operator for our Chicopee, MA location. The scheduled working hours are 12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.The Wire Cutting Machine Operator is responsible for operating wire-cutting and respooling equipment to cut, strip, coil, and package wire and cable according to customer specifications and work orders.Successful candidates will be mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and able to work both independently and as part of a team. High-lift, forklift, and clamp-truck certification may be required. Training will be provided. An incentive plan is available to candidates.The hourly pay range for this position is $23–$29.Essential FunctionsOperate wire-cutting, coiling, respooling, payoff, and take-up equipment to complete cuts according to work-order specifications.Load and unload master reels onto wire-cutting and respooling equipment.Measure, cut, respool, coil, and package wire and cable to specified lengths.Accurately record cuts, reel information, and other required data in the Eclipse software system.Safely move materials manually or with a forklift, pallet jack, handcart, high lift, clamp truck, or other authorized equipment.Assist with routine inspections of wire-cutting equipment.Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.Acquire and maintain knowledge of GCE policies and procedures, products, equipment, and operating systems.Participate in training programs, safety initiatives, and departmental meetings as requested.Work cooperatively and professionally with customers, coworkers, and leadership.Perform other related duties as assigned.QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent.Previous machine operation, warehouse, or distribution experience preferred.Previous electrical wire or cable cutting experience is a plus.Basic knowledge of machinery, hand tools, and warehouse equipment.Forklift and other powered-industrial-equipment experience preferred.Position RequirementsEmbrace GCE's core values of Pride, Accountability, Integrity, and Respect and apply them to every internal and external business interaction.Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to learn and safely operate wire-cutting equipment, respooling lines, payoffs, take-ups, cable cutters, and small hand tools.Ability to read, understand, and follow work orders, cutting instructions, safety procedures, and other written directions.Strong attention to detail, particularly when identifying materials, verifying measurements, and detecting potential quality issues.Ability to communicate effectively in a warehouse and team environment.Ability to work independently, follow leadership instructions, and complete assignments within established deadlines.Demonstrated reliability, including reporting to work on time and adhering to scheduled break periods.Adaptability and willingness to adjust to changing business conditions, priorities, and workloads.Willingness to receive coaching and actively participate in the coaching process.Ability to manage multiple tasks and work with an appropriate sense of urgency.Ability to maintain required certifications for forklifts, high lifts, clamp trucks, or other powered equipment.Physical RequirementsAbility to lift, carry, push, pull, and otherwise move materials weighing between 70 and 100 pounds on a repetitive or ongoing basis, with assistance or material-handling equipment when required.Ability to stand and walk for the majority of the workday.Ability to bend, stoop, reach, twist, and perform other repetitive movements frequently.Ability to push, pull, measure, cut, and handle cable and reels throughout the workday.Ability to use manual cutters, hand tools, and wire-processing equipment repeatedly.Physical endurance to perform warehouse and wire-cutting responsibilities for the duration of the assigned shift.Granite City offers competitive wages, great benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, STD/LTD, 401k, vacation, holiday, sick and more! Join our team and work among the best in the industry!We are an equal opportunity employer. Disabled/Veterans.Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.This employer uses E-Verify.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Worksite address
chicopee, MA, 01013, US
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