Wire Rope Technician

Job Summary:

The Level I Wire Rope Technician will be responsible for entry level duties. The Level II Wire Rope Technician is proficient in all Level I Technician duties and performs higher level responsibilities. The Level III Wire Rope Technician is proficient in all Level I and Level II Technician duties and performs higher level responsibilities in the Wire Rope Shop as detailed below. 

Essential Functions:

Level I

· Splices basic standard eye slings with oversight. 

· Operates the wire rope auto cutter.

· Performs miscellaneous duties including garbage and cardboard shredding. 

· Delivers Customer orders locally. 

· Follows all health/safety rules and best practices. 

· Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly work area. 

· Locks all exterior doors at the end of the day. 

· Plugs in forklifts for charging. 

· Performs all transactions in Sage or on wireless devices related to material Picking, Staging, and Transferring. 

· Navigates through time clock system to punch in and out daily and request time off. 

Level II

· Operates the swager in accordance with final product specifications and procedures. 

· Creates metal and vinyl tags. 

· Splices basic standard eye slings up to 1” in diameter. 

· Assembles components for orders. 

· Navigates through Sage to complete all Sales Order allocations, Shipping, and BOM requirements. 

· Prints out shipping labels in UPS, Fed Ex and eBay.

· Ensures that all shipments for the day are complete.

· Arms and unarms the alarm system and has a building key for unlocking/locking the day. 

· Follows all health/safety rules and best practices. 

· Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly work area.

Level III

· Splices all wire rope diameters and instructions to make any requested assembly. 

· Measures and inspects finished wire rope assemblies with precision tools. 

· Has advanced understanding of wire rope construction.

· Interprets and translates BOM production instructions and documentation.

· Resolves inventory issues within locations in Sage.

· Operates the horizontal test bed to complete all requested testing and associated certifications. 

· Splices purple plasma and synthetic rope for requested fabrications. 

· Fill in for Department Manager as needed for vacations or absences. 

· Follows all health/safety rules and best practices.

· Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly work area.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Level I, II, III

· Forklift certification, as needed based on role. 

· Ability to operate hand tools and various types of manufacturing equipment including swagers, presses, cable winders, shrink wrappers, hand trucks, and forklifts.

· Strong math, reading and communication skills. 

· Ability to work independently or in a team in a fast-paced environment. 

· Proficient with computers and related software including Microsoft Office Suite.

Level III

· Ability to interpret and translate Bill of Materials (BOM) production instructions and documentation.

· Resolves inventory issues within locations in Sage.

· Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn in a production equipment. 

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Education and Experience:

· High school diploma or equivalent required for Level I, II, and III.  

· Six months of experience in warehouse operations or manufacturing preferred for a Level I Technician.

· Associate degree preferred for Level II and III. 

· At least one year of related warehouse or manufacturing experience required for Level II Technician.   

· At least 3-5 years of related warehouse or manufacturing experience required for a Level III Technician. 

· Completion of on-the-job training may be substituted for educational requirements.

Physical Requirements:

· Prolonged periods working on feet, using tools, and performing repetitive actions that entail frequent bending and stooping. 

· Must be able to lift 50 pounds at a time and 75 pounds max with assistance.

· Must have good hand/eye coordination.

· Visual acuity to read instructions, operate machines, and inspect products/tags/labels.

Other duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.