
Machine Operator/Wire Spooler - 1st Shift
Job Description
Job Description:
Looking for a stable, hands-on job with a consistent schedule and long weekends? At ESAB, we’re hiring Machine Operators / Wire Spoolers to join our team in Traverse City at our AlcoTec facility.
This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to build skills, earn steady income, and be part of a company that supports industries worldwide.
💰 What Sets This Job Apart
- 💵 Positions start at $19/hr + premiums as you build your skills
- 💵 $1,000 Signing Bonus
- 🗓 4-Day Work Week (Monday–Thursday 6 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
→ Enjoy a 3-day weekend every week - 🧰 Paid Training – No experience required
- 🌎 Global, stable employer (ESAB)
- 🔧 Hands-on work—stay active, not behind a desk
💪 What You’ll Do
- Operate wire spooling machines to keep production running
- Ensure consistent, high-quality products every shift
- Load, thread, and manage wire spools (with equipment and safety procedures)
- Package finished product and move materials using a fork truck
- Track production and inventory using a computer system
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
- Work closely with your team to meet daily goals
🎯 Why People in Traverse City Choose ESAB
We know you have options—so here’s why people join (and stay):
- ✔ Predictable schedule—no rotating shifts
- ✔ Long weekends for family, outdoor activities, or a second job
- ✔ Skills you can build—not just a job, but a career path
- ✔ Strong safety culture and team support
- ✔ Fast-paced work that makes the day go by quickly
🧠 What We’re Looking For
- Mechanically inclined or comfortable working with equipment
- Reliable and ready to learn—we train you
- Detail-focused with a commitment to quality
- Able to follow instructions and track production info
- Comfortable working on your feet in a manufacturing setting
👉 Diploma or GED preferred. No prior manufacturing experience required. Just a strong work ethic.