Production Operator

Job Title: Production Operator Reports To: Production Manager FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Department: Production Location: Putnam, CT

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

MUST BE A MOTIVATED AND ENERGETIC PERSON EAGER TO LEARN!

IF YOU ARE NOT WILLING TO STAY OFF YOUR CELL PHONE AND LEARN A NEW SKILL, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY.

Summary: The Production Operator is tasked with operating John M. Dean Co. process equipment to enable the forming of raw wire into a finished product for our customers. This equipment includes (but is not limited to) straightening and cutting machinery, grinding equipment, mechanical presses, final cut machines, bending fixtures, heat treating furnaces and tempering ovens, barrel tumblers (wet and dry process), sorting fixtures, assembly fixtures, hand trucks, media separators, hoists, and other equipment to support the flow of product through the metal finishing process. Additionally, a variety of hand tools may be used during a normal shift, such as transfer shovels, brooms, pick tools, screwdrivers, wrenches, and other miscellaneous tools to support the uptime of machinery, and to promote a clean working environment.

Job functions include:

▪ lubricating gearboxes, bearings, and pinion gear sets periodically.

▪ Cleaning of dust/debris from the equipment and work area daily.

▪ Visual inspection of equipment prior to and during operation to prevent machinery failures.

Requirements:

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20 Mechanics Street

Putnam, CT 06260

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, loud sustained noise, vibration, and pressurized systems. PPE (safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, etc.) are provided.

Physical Demands: Must be able to stand and/or sit for extended periods of time. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds unassisted, 80 pounds assisted. Must be able to operate machinery such as pallet jack, hand truck, hoist, and other material handling equipment as needed.

Salary: Hourly rate based on experience. We are willing to pay for good people!

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

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Work Location: In person