Machine Operator Trainee

About the role

Service Wire Company, a premier supplier of industrial and utility wire and cable, is currently seeking Machine Operator Trainees in Culloden, WV. The Machine Operator Trainee is a strategic development role created to build a ready pool of skilled operators in advance of Service Wire's Culloden expansion project. Safety is a fundamental requirement in all training and operational activities.

Responsibilities

• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements
• Identify, report, and participate in corrective actions for unsafe conditions or practices
• Actively rotate through all core operational areas assigned within a department
• Prepare and setup machine for production by positioning the payoff, feeder, and take-up
• Operate machinery by adjusting and maintaining production controls according to specifications
• Monitor the quality of wire during production and the finished product
• Perform routine lubrication of machinery parts and minor preventative maintenance
• Observe machine operation for equipment malfunction and report immediately
• Record accurate and detailed daily production data
• Maintain safety standards and clean work environment
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor

Knowledge/Skills/Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent industrial experience (one year preferred)
• Demonstrate strong basic math and measuring skills
• Ability to read, comprehend, and respond to general instructions, direction, and correspondence, both oral and written
• Cooperatively works and interacts with all company employees
• Quick learner, adaptable, and versatile across multiple areas of operations

Position Requirements

• Use of required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Ongoing participation in company safety training
• Ability to obtain and maintain company forklift certification
• Successful candidates will be expected to transition into operational roles via job bidding process as training is completed and opportunities arise through the expansion
• Must be able to work in hot and cold environments without climate-control
• In-person attendance is an essential function of the job

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Temperatures may be impacted by extreme outdoor weather in plant and warehouse
• Regularly stands, bends, and reaches for extended periods
• Regularly moves about the facility
• Regularly lifts and moves materials up to 50 pounds
• Regularly uses hand and finger dexterity to adjust and manipulate controls, tools, and objects
• Occasionally required to move up to 100 pounds by pushing, pulling, or sliding material (assistance provided as needed)
• Visual inspection of material quality required
• Must be able to work in hot and cold environments without climate-control
• In-person attendance is an essential function of the job

Shift Schedule and Information

• 1st Shift - 6:30am - 3pm
• 2nd Shift - 2:30pm - 11pm
• 3rd Shift - 10:30pm - 7am

Benefits

• Comprehensive Insurance Options - Competitive medical coverage with a variety of plan choices
• Progressive PTO & Paid Holidays - Tenure-based paid time off plus eight paid holidays annually
• Predictable, set schedules that support work-life balance - no rotating shifts
• 401(k) with Company Match + Profit Sharing - Matching 5% on 6% of employee contributions and annual profit‑sharing contributions
• Career Growth & Learning Support - Tuition reimbursement and employee assistance programs
• Tuition reimbursement up to $15,000 - annually to support continued education and career growth
• Annual bonus potential up to $3,000 - through performance incentive programs
• Referral Bonus Program - Employee referral bonuses paid out over the new hire's first year