ZipRecruiter is hiring: Machine Operator / Forklift Operator in Stockton

Overview

Position: Machine Operator/ Forklift operator

Pay Rate: $20.00 - $22.00 /hour

Location: Stockton, CA

Schedule: Monday - Friday | Must be open to all shifts.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily overhead crane check sheet prior to start of process and ensures safe operation of their crane and all equipment used in the stranding/rewinding process.
• Be comfortable with a sit-down forklift (a must).
• Re-strand machine as necessary.
• Perform QC inspections of products as necessary.
• Support production and customer demand at all times.
• Monitor the rewinding process assuring safe operation and production of packs of strand that meet the posted quality requirements.
• Monitor the stranding process to assist the foreman with spool changes and wire breaks.
• In the absence of the shift lead, perform all jobs as the Strander.

Qualifications

• Good Communication Skills
• Good Hand/Eye Coordination
• Comfortable with Heavy Duty Machines
• Comfortable with High-Speed Machinery is a plus
• Manufacturing and warehouse background
• Ability to read and understand all SOPs related to the position and meet all Safety Training Requirements
• Ability to wear all PPE properly at all times
• Ability to complete all daily, weekly and monthly 5S tasks
• Ability to read micrometer and properly measure strand and wire diameter and calculate strand pitch
• Ability to make a strand lay direction change at the strander
• Ability to operate hand and power tools
• Ability to load size recipes for both the strander and the rewinder operator station
• Ability to install the proper guide plates on the rewinder drum for the size being produced
• Ability to zero the traverse and make the proper decisions on adjustment of the traverse and plates if needed
• Ability to properly cut the wire off the spools at the end of a run
• Ability to safely remove, strip and load spools using an overhead crane during strander spool changes
• Ability to monitor the strander/rewinder machinery while in production of wire and report any problems to the shift lead/supervisor
• Ability to repair a wire break at any location from the spool to the take up of the drawing machine
• Ability to understand the wire layering diagram and use it for the proper layering and routing of the wire through the strander
• Ability to perform all QC tests of the strand (BS Test)
• Ability to properly fill out and understand a Strand IR form
• Ability to properly pull the strand off a full take up, cut it and swap take ups
• Ability to properly thread the strand through all rollers on the rewinder and strander dancers
• Ability to handle wire and strand ends safely and understand the torsion of wire and strand and how it should be dealt with if encountered

About the Company

Company Description: After 44 years of service and multiple locations throughout the Central Valley, Hedy Holmes Staffing Services has established itself as an innovative staffing agency that puts a premium on matching top talent with top employers. We are among the regional leaders in customer service, talent placement, and out-of-the-box thinking to enhance the overall job search process. Hedy Holmes is committed to finding candidates a successful career they can count on. Our team of experienced professionals understand that when it comes to staffing, it’s not about just filling a role, but rather finding a candidate that fits not only the requirements of the job, but the culture of the organization as well. We take the extra step to ensure that all of our candidates are given the necessary resources to be successful in their role and to continue to grow and develop as professionals. Our dedication to our clients and candidates is what sets us apart from our competitors.