Production Technician - 1st Shift

WireCo® is the strength behind the world’s evolution, through deep legacy and forward thinking, we create premium ropes that inspire innovation without limits. WireCo® is headquartered in Prairie Village, Kansas with manufacturing plants, distribution facilities and research and development centers worldwide. 

WireCo® offers a competitive wage, incentive programs, growth opportunities, and excellent benefits offerings for employees and their families. Benefits include paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement plan and more.

For more information, check out our website at www.wireco.com.

The main responsibility of the Production Technician is to set up and operate one or more machines in a WireCo manufacturing facility. A successful candidate must be able to follow shop work instructions, use hand tools and read tape measures.

The Production Technician must exhibit the behaviors of the WireCo Business System (WBS):

• Teamwork - welcomes an environment of inclusiveness and healthy debate that reflects our team’s strength
• Accountable – celebrates our successes, learn from failures, avoid excuses, and own the outcomes of our efforts
• Self-Aware – demonstrates an understanding of our strengths and needs, considering how our actions impact others
• Noble Intent – acts in the interests of others, approaching our work with integrity to ensure the best outcome
• Determined – takes initiative, share ideas and find solutions to win and achieve our goals
• Transparent – promotes open and honest communication and constructive feedback for clarity and truth
• Curious – seeks knowledge and outside input to test our way of thinking, challenging the status quo

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ability to maintain production schedules to meet customer demand.
• Maintaining quality standards during production with ability to follow work instructions.
• Supports good housekeeping to promote a safe work environment.
• Performs any duties as may be assigned including being cross trained in other departments.
• Assists in other departments as needed.
• Ability to work within our Inventory Control System.

1st shift, 7:00am to 3:00pm M-F, OT available     

Starting pay $21/hour

+ Monthly incentive payments after 90-day probationary period

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED 
• Being able to lift 30 pounds is the requirement but we would like people who can lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions
• Good math aptitude
• Work in a group environment
• Fluent in English

Materials and Equipment Directly Used

• Standard office equipment including computer, mouse, keyboard, telephone, multifunction copier
• Personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and steel-toed safety shoes

Additional Information

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• An applicant must complete a satisfactory background check post-offer of employment.  A criminal conviction will not be an automatic bar to employment.
• Must be willing and able to pass a post-offer drug screen and physical (if required)
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability