Machine Operator

About Us:

Insteel Industries, established in 1953, started from humble beginnings, embraces strong values, and has its home office in Mount Airy, NC. We are the Nation's largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction applications. We manufacture and market prestressed concrete strand (PC) strand and welded wire reinforcement, including engineered structural mesh, concrete pipe reinforcement and standard welded wire reinforcement for concrete reinforcement applications. The company operates eleven manufacturing facilities in nine states.

About You:

The person we are looking for will enjoy working with a team and be mechanically adept. You will be able to use basic hand tools such as a screwdriver, wrench, and tape measure.

Position Snapshot:

A machine operator is commonly expected to know how the equipment operates and be able to identify and repair simple mechanical problems like stalls or jams. Workers hired into this position will be trained to eventually operate various machines and learn processes related to manufacturing steel wire products. To be successful in this role you will:

• Know and understand basic mechanical processes and equipment function principles
• Conduct equipment inspections for proper operation and mechanical integrity
• Assist in the repair and maintenance of machine and facilities as required
• Document production information on tally sheets and makes basic production entries into computer
• Understand basic mathematical principles and have knowledge of measurement processes such as length, diameter, weights, and counts.

Requirements and Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent, equivalent combination of educaton and work-related experience may be acceptable.
• Ability to complete simple forms and understand simple written instructions.
• Ability to perform simple arithmetic skills involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals.

For your hard work, you receive:

• Competitive base pay
• Bonus eligibility based on organizational performance
• Paid time off including holidays and vacation
• Excellent benefits to include medical, dental, vision, company paid life/short-term disability/long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings account (HSA), 401(K) with match, company paid tele-health, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement assistance, and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Job Type: Full-time