Production Operator
Company: REA MAGNET WIRE CORP
Location: Lafayette
Posted on: July 10, 2025
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Job Description:
Job description Join Our Team as a Production Operator At Rea
Magnet Wire, we don’t just produce magnet wire – we are POWERING
WHAT'S NEXT. If you’re experienced in operating safely, quality
production, and driving process improvements, we want you on our
team! ?? Ready to take the next step? New Start Pay: $23.50/hour
Main Responsibilities: Set up and operate taping machines to
insulate aluminum and copper wire based on order specifications for
insulation type, width, thickness of layers, and footage. Perform
first hour duties including, but limited to: Complete oven process
control change card (Blue Card) Check all drawing dies; with
special attention to the finish die and lube nozzles for plugging
and misdirection. Change finish die felt and check vibration
dampener. Check enamel flow on all ovens. Inspect Lear heads to
make sure they are on and the wire is running through the reeds,
and verify alignment. Check bare wire supply. Report any set
deficiencies to your Group Leader or Supervisor Identify scrap wire
with the appropriate documentation. If determination on wire cannot
be made, wire should be placed in the disposition square for
determination. ODQ all finished product. Change lube felts on
changeovers, ox jobs, and once per month by plants guidelines or as
needed. Complete all changeovers, conversions, start-ups and
spec/package changes. Complete operations oven checklists Correct
all red tags, trouble slips, and ODQ issues promptly. Put downed
wires (ox jobs) back on production. Communicate any maintenance
issues to Group Leader/Supervisor to ensure works orders are
written for anything that needs repaired. Change scotch rites in
bare wire clamps on required ovens as needed. Complete all
necessary quality tests. Maintain a high level of housekeeping.
Setup set for next operator/shift. Truck finished goods and raw
material Follow all safe work instructions and company policies and
procedures. Train Operators as assigned. All other work-related
duties as assigned. We are an Equal Employment
Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Vet/Disability Employer Job Type:
Full-time Pay: $23.50 per hour Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching
Dental Insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount
Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account
Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance Schedule: 2-2-3 Schedule 12-hour shift 6 week
rotation (6 weeks on days from 8 am to 8 pm & 6 weeks on nights
from 8 pm to 8 am) Overtime Weekends as needed Position
Specifications Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED
required. Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
and handle stress. Forklift certification is required. Basic
computer skills Basic reading, writing and math. Must be able to
master the skills required and complete operator training.
Knowledge of safety, distribution, and manufacturing best
practices. High level of mechanical aptitude and hands-on
experience with basic hand tools and measuring devices, verified
through work history and references. Preferred Qualifications:
Magnet wire experience Preference for candidates demonstrating
recent, consistent work history. Preference for candidates with a
strong work ethic, reliability, and a demonstrated commitment to
professional growth in a manufacturing setting. Physical Demands
and Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the
employee is frequently exposed to fumes, moving mechanical parts
and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of
extreme conditions at the manufacturing site including high
temperatures. The noise level in the work environment may be loud.
The physical demands here are representative of those that must be
met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions
of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of the job, the
employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is
very active and requires standing, sitting, walking, bending,
kneeling, stooping, crouching, climbing stairs, reach above and
below chest level, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects,
tools or controls, reach with arms. This position works at various
levels. The employee needs to be able to work on a platform, up to
80 feet high, with a grated floor. The employee must frequently
lift and move items over 50 pounds and may be exposed to chemical,
non-toxic fumes or dust. Specific vision abilities required by this
job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral
vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work
Environment: The employee will occasionally be exposed to Cold
Temperatures 100 degrees. The environment is well lit; The noise
level in the environment is loud due to exposure and use of fork
trucks, but employee may be exposed to higher than 85 decibels on
occasion, hearing protection is required. Employee may be
occasionally required to enter confined spaces. Work Location: In
person Compensation details: 23.5-29.5 Hourly Wage
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Keywords: REA MAGNET WIRE CORP, Bloomington , Production Operator, Manufacturing , Lafayette, Indiana