Production Machine Operator

As part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone is empowered to be their best.

About the Role

Cerrowire in Ogden, Utah is home to a great team across the plant! We have teams that work 12-hour shifts on a 2-2-3 schedule, with other teams working an 8-hour shift across a 5-day work week. We pay our hourly team members weekly. Hourly position pay ranges start at $20.70, increasing from there.

Cerrowire has produced quality copper wiring for over one hundred years, ensuring reliable products while expanding our product lines to support electrical experts in building construction, maintenance, remodeling, and homeowners across the United States. Our Ogden team consists of individuals with drive, passion, and high standards reflected in our products. With several machines across the plant, we contribute to product manufacturing while developing each team member’s skills.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently run production equipment to produce high-quality electrical copper wire.
• Ensure a safe work environment for yourself and all teammates.
• As tenure grows, learn additional aspects of production processes across multiple lines, such as drawing, bunching, and extrusion.
• Utilize computer controls to operate production equipment.
• Manually pick, load, and maneuver materials and product to, on, and from the production line.
• Run production equipment to prescribed guides consistently to achieve daily production goals efficiently.
• Ensure finished product is claimed in the system, labeled, and placed in the correct area.
• Perform hourly, end of basket, and end of reel quality checks to ensure product meets quality standards following the quality and usage check process. Document results in applicable systems and place into assigned bin.
• Handle materials, taking product around the plant and property as needed. Exposure to elements may occur during relocation based on production needs.
• Update the line LDM board with required information regarding line operations, maintenance, and safety.
• Ask questions when unclear to obtain a full understanding of tasks and standards.
• Work overtime as needed for training, projects, inventory, and production.
• Immediately stop unsafe actions, processes, or environments and report them to the leadership team.
• Build, maintain, and improve the 6S process in your assigned area. Support 6S efforts across the plant floor and property.
• Maintain good housekeeping around lines, production floor, and communal areas.
• Assist where needed on the production floor as assigned by leadership, including cleaning, organizing products, supplies, and materials, supporting other operators, assisting maintenance, completing trainings, policy reviews, attending meetings, and inventory management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, and interpret production orders in English.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Cerro Wire forklift certification.
• Must be able to follow instructions, adapt to change, and work well with others.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Employment is contingent upon passing pre-employment background check, drug screening, and physical assessment.

Working Conditions

• Constant exposure to elevated noise levels and various materials including nylon, PVC, machine fluids, and cleaning products.
• Consistent exposure to hot or cold warehouse environments without climate control.
• Exposure to the elements as needed.
• Physical activity includes continuous standing and walking, grasping, frequent lifting, stooping, pulling, pushing, and occasional climbing.
• Must be able to grasp, lift, carry, shift, push, and pull 50+ pounds throughout a 12-hour shift.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits beginning day one (no waiting period).
• Life insurance, spouse and child life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement and child scholarship program.
• 401k/Roth with company match.
• Company discounts: travel services, technology, cell phone service, concert tickets, amusement parks, and more.
• Additional benefits not listed.

Pay

Hourly position pay ranges start at $20.70, increasing from there.

Schedule

• 12-hour shifts on a 2-2-3 schedule or 8-hour shifts across a 5-day work week.
• Overtime as needed for training, projects, inventory, and production.
• Paid weekly.