About this role
Job Summary: Set up, operate, monitor, and maintain wire manufacturing equipment to produce high-quality bonding wire products while meeting safety, quality, and productivity standards.
Essential Functions:
- Operate wire drawing, annealing, spooling, cleaning, and related production equipment in accordance with established work instructions.
- Set up machinery, select appropriate programs, and adjust machine settings to process various wire materials and sizes.
- Load raw materials and ensure proper handling of precious metals and other wire materials.
- Monitor machine performance, process parameters, and product quality throughout production runs.
- Perform visual inspections and identify surface or product defects, escalating concerns as needed.
- Troubleshoot basic equipment issues and communicate maintenance needs promptly.
- Complete production orders in accordance with production schedules and department priorities.
- Maintain equipment cleanliness through routine preventive cleaning and maintenance procedures.
- Properly stage and handle in-process material to prevent contamination or damage.
- Support continuous improvement, process improvement, and 6S initiatives.
- Maintain a safe and organized work environment and follow all safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.
- Cross-train and assist in additional manufacturing processes as needed.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Required:
- Basic computer skills and ability to perform transactions within an ERP system.
- Good math aptitude and ability to perform basic measurements and calculations.
- Mechanical aptitude with the ability to learn manufacturing equipment and processes.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
- Ability to work independently while remaining a collaborative team member.
- Safety-minded with the ability to recognize and address workplace risks.
- Willingness to learn wire manufacturing processes, metal elements, and alloys.
- Flexibility to work overtime or weekends as business needs require.
Education, Experience, and Training:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- One to three years of manufacturing or machine operator experience preferred.
- Experience using microscopes or other inspection equipment preferred.
- Ability to perform repetitive hand and finger movements.
- Equipment and job-specific safety training will be provided.
Why Join Coining?
At Coining, employees are valued for their expertise, teamwork, and commitment to quality and safety. We offer a stable, collaborative manufacturing environment with consistent schedules and opportunities to contribute to meaningful work. As part of AMETEK, a global leader in industrial technology, employees benefit from competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and long‑term growth opportunities.
About Coining
Coining, part of AMETEK Specialty Metal Products, is a global manufacturer of precision metal solutions supporting critical applications across aerospace, medical, electronics, automotive, and industrial markets. Our highly engineered components and coining dies are used in demanding environments where quality, reliability, and performance are essential, including applications that support life‑changing and life‑saving technologies.