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Direct Wire & Cable is seeking an *Upcast operator *to join our team! This role will be collaborating closely with the production team, troubleshooting any issues that arise during casting, and proactively identifies opportunities for process improvement at Direct Wire.

Responsibilities:

• Execute machine changeovers and setups.

• Operate machines and handle copper ingots.

• Monitor materials, connect ladle services, and update information in tracking systems.

• Measure temperature and take material samples.

• Prepare and assemble tundish components during machine and emergency tests.

• Assist with secondary cooling system repairs.

• Ensure steel cleanness during punctures and conduct ladle opening using oxygen.

• Maintain product quality by meeting defined standards and promptly reporting deviations.

• Efficiently perform duties to meet productivity and cost-effectiveness targets.

• Follow applicable procedures and maintain accurate records.

• Properly utilize company assets and promptly report any malfunctions.

• Participate in training activities to enhance company knowledge and proactively suggest improvements.

• Maintain a clean and organized workplace, adhering to health, safety, and environmental policies.

• Assist with machine lockouts, tag outs, and perform operative maintenance.

• Embrace Direct Wire's core values: Be a Great Person, Serve Your Customers Well, Do Great Work & Be a Great Teammate.

• Qualifications:

Qualifications:

• A Highschool Diploma or GED Equivalent is required.
• At least six months of experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Proven knowledge of casting and downstream processing preferred, but not required.
• Must have strong computer skills, including MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Outlook
• Basic math skills, including counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, are expected.
• Ability to represent the company professionally both within and outside of the organization.
• Enjoy being part of a team and working in a cooperative environment.

As a valued member of our team, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance from day one, as well as disability and life insurance. You will also benefit from our 401K plan with matching contributions, flexible paid time off, paid holidays and floating holidays, and an annual work boot allowance for manufacturing roles. Plus, you will have the opportunity to participate in our wellness program that encourages healthy living and rewards you for your efforts. Our worksites are smoke-free.

We are proud of our values and vision, and we work hard every day to live up to them. We also care deeply about our employees, and provide them with a safe, rewarding, and fun work environment. We believe that happy employees make happy customers and invite you to apply to join our great team!

Direct Wire's core values are the foundation of our company and shape its past, present, and future. These guiding principles and beliefs are essential to our success and define who we are, how we act, and what is important to us.

Be a Great Person: Practice the highest integrity, care for and respect all, and always do the right thing.

Serve Your Customers Well: Do whatever it takes for customer success, be driven for mutual success, and be willing to sacrifice for the greater good.

Do Great Work: Seek continuous improvement, take the initiative and be proactive with solutions, be eager to share your ideas, and practice fanatical attention to detail.

Be a Great Teammate: Be positive, enthusiastic, and energetic, be fun to work with and for, be a good listener, and be eager to serve others well