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Job Description

Madsen Wire is currently seeking a highly motivated individuals to fill an opening for a Schlatter Operators machine operator – check out attached video to see our Schlatter in action – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2JBnlHd1A8. Madsen Steel has opportunities on second shift (Monday-Thursday, 3:30 pm to 2 am) and weekend shift (Friday-Sunday, 6:00 am to 6:30 pm) available. These shifts offer an additional premium rate than our regular day shift. As part of this position, you will be responsible for the first piece process, which includes:

• Turning on machinery and systems
• Setting up line wire magazines, proper gap openings and gauges, electrode holders, magnets, grippers, exit table rails, side pushers, trimmers, etc.
• Aligning cross-wire magazines with the proper drop height, gauge, and number of wheels
• Writing, editing, and transferring software programs, as well as pulling existing programs
• Reading prints and tapes
• Monitoring equipment’s safety requirements and emergency features
• Performing part quality checks to confirm good welds, squareness, and adherence to part specs, while also looking for broken welds and excessive marking or smashing
• Cleaning and maintaining all equipment

Job Requirements

To be successful in this position, you must have:

• Good hand-eye coordination
• Ability to frequently lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• Ability to read prints and measuring tapes
• Manufacturing or mechanical experience is preferred

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Job Description

Madsen Wire is currently seeking a highly motivated individual for a Clifford Operator  operator for our second shift. Second shift is Monday-Thursday from 3:30 pm to 2:00 am. As part of this position, you will be responsible for the first piece process, which includes:

• Turning on machinery and systems 
• Setting up equipment by aligning each gun, cleaning electrodes, placing jigs onto the table, and loading the jigs 
• Writing, editing, and transferring software programs, as well as pulling existing programs 
• Reading prints and tapes 
• Monitoring equipment’s safety requirements and emergency features 
• Performing part quality checks to confirm good welds, squareness, and adherence to part specs, while also looking for broken welds and excessive marking or smashing 
• Cleaning and maintaining all equipment 

Job Requirements

To be successful in this position, you must have:

• Good hand-eye coordination 
• Ability to frequently lift a minimum of 50 pounds 
• Ability to read prints and measuring tapes 
• Manufacturing or mechanical experience is preferred 

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Job Description

Madsen Wire is currently seeking a highly motivated individual for a AIM 2D/3D Wire Bending operator for our second shift. Second shift is Monday-Thursday from 3:30 pm to 2:00 am.  As part of this position, you will be responsible for the first piece process, which includes:

• Turning on machinery and systems 
• Setting up equipment  
• Writing, editing, and transferring software programs, as well as pulling existing programs 
• Reading prints and tapes 
• Monitoring equipment’s safety requirements and emergency features 
• Performing part quality checks to confirm that parts coming off the machine meet quality expectations.  
• Cleaning and maintaining all equipment 

Job Requirements

To be successful in this position, you must have:

• Good hand-eye coordination 
• Ability to frequently lift a minimum of 50 pounds 
• Ability to read prints and measuring tapes 
• Manufacturing or mechanical experience is preferred 

Apply Now

Job Description

Madsen Wire Products has been in business since 1938 fabricating wire parts and shipping them throughout Indiana, the Midwest and across the entire United States. We have led the way as the Midwest wire manufacturing company that you can trust to deliver quality wire parts. We make  wire shelves and racks,  wire baskets, welded wire assemblies, wire guards, wire store fixtures and much more! We serve the  commercial restaurant, grocery and bakery market along with retail point of purchase, automotive, industrial, lawn and garden and much more.

In this position, you will design innovative custom metal products, and develop and implement manufacturing methods and processes. You will be responsible for developing cost-effective manufacturing routings. If you are a team-player, looking for an opportunity to work hard, solve problems, and gain unique insight into the rapidly changing world of American Manufacturing, please apply

Essential Functions:

1. Use Solidworks to design products and recommend changes in designs, tolerances or processing methods.  
2. Complete projects on time, based on the engineering and production schedule. 
3. Provide technical expertise or support related to manufacturing and direct production. 
4. Perform product inspections that adhere to quality standards set by Madsen Steel and/or clients 
5. Identify opportunities or implement changes to improve products or reduce costs, using knowledge of fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment, assembly methods, and quality control standards 

Competencies

1. Understanding of mechanical engineering principles  
2. Computer aided design (CAD) software  
3. Interpreting mechanical drawings, designs and models 
4. Production and processing – knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods 
5. Mathematics  

Basic Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering Degree 
• Experience with SolidWorks, AutoDesk Inventor, or a comparable 3D modeling software 
• Flexibility and ability to handle and prioritize several activities/projects at once 
• Experience in fabricated metal products is a plus 
• Ability to improve Madsen Steel’s manufacturing process is a definite plus 

Preferred Qualifications

• Problem solving, project management and analytical skills, ability to utilize sound business judgment 
• Ability to strategically think and analyze the needs of clients 
• Experience creating drawings for and programing CNC equipment 
• Grace under pressure and the ability to switch gears at a moment’s notice 
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills 
• Excellent planning, time management, and organizational skills 

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