Take-Up Operator

$22.71/Hour | Day & Night Shifts Available | Lafayette, IN

Pay: $22.71 per hour

Location: Lafayette, IN

Position Type: Full-Time

Schedule: 12-Hour Rotating Shifts (2-2-3 Schedule)

Status: Evaluation-to-Hire

Start Your Manufacturing Career with a Leading Industry Employer

We are currently seeking reliable, motivated individuals for Take-Up Operator positions in Lafayette, Indiana. This is a full-time, evaluation-to-hire opportunity offering competitive pay, consistent scheduling, and the potential to join a leading manufacturing company as a permanent employee.

The ideal candidate will have previous machine operating or manufacturing experience and a proven history of longevity with past employers. We are seeking dependable individuals who value safety, quality, and consistent attendance and are interested in building a long-term career in manufacturing. .

Available Shifts

Day Shift

6:30 AM – 7:00 PM

Night Shift

6:30 PM – 7:00 AM

Schedule

• 12-hour shifts
• 2-2-3 rotating schedule
• Every other weekend off

Example:

• Week 1: Work Monday-Tuesday, Off Wednesday-Thursday, Work Friday-Saturday-Sunday
• Week 2: Off Monday-Tuesday, Work Wednesday-Thursday, Off Friday-Saturday-Sunday

Job Responsibilities

• Operate take-up and rewinding equipment
• Run specified package lengths according to production requirements
• Perform spark testing and ensure proper equipment settings
• Inspect products to ensure quality standards are met
• Label, tag, and package finished products accurately
• Remove or reapply printing and markings on wire products as needed
• Strip insulation from copper and aluminum wire for processing
• Make quality repairs to defective materials when necessary
• Maintain production records and follow work instructions
• Assist with additional duties as assigned

Safety & Quality Responsibilities

• Follow all company safety policies and procedures
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Perform quality checks throughout the production process
• Report safety or quality concerns immediately
• Follow established manufacturing and quality standards

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to lift up to 45 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform repetitive tasks throughout a 12-hour shift

Preferred

• Manufacturing, production, machine operator, warehouse, or industrial experience
• Bilingual English/Spanish

Work Environment

• Manufacturing facility environment
• Exposure to varying temperatures, including hot and cold conditions
• Frequent standing, walking, lifting, reaching, bending, pulling, and pushing