Whisker Operator

Allied Reliability
Sherman, TX
Essential Job Functions:
  • Operating one whisker machine with ability to operate either machine at one time.
  • Adjusting dies, feed mechanisms, alignments, and all other machine parameters to achieve objectives.
  • Troubleshooting machine problems and replacing worn or broken machine parts as required.
  • Escalating major equipment issues to Maintenance Team.
  • Performing product changes when and where needed.
  • Loading coils of flat steel on the turntables using a forklift.
  • Unloading whiskers from the machine, bundling them and packaging into boxes.
  • Weighing, moving, and organizing boxes of whiskers using carts and forklifts.
  • Meeting all quality and production standards, minimizing scrap and downtime.
  • Labeling, packaging, and palletizing boxes of whiskers for storage, inventory, and shipping.
Key Competencies:
  • Performing all job functions in a safe manner, follow and enforce all policies and procedures.
  • Leading housekeeping efforts and always maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
  • Identifying and immediately communicating personnel and safety issues to the Shift Supervisor and assisting with investigations and resolutions of the issues if needed.
  • Communicating and working with Material Handlers to ensure an appropriate quantity and quality of raw materials is delivered to the Whisker Department as needed.
  • Accurate and complete reporting of production and quality data both manually and in computer systems.
  • Reporting any continuous improvement opportunities to the Shift Supervisor.
  • Moving materials as needed using forklifts or overhead cranes.
  • Excellent safety and attendance record.
  • Ability to work 12 hour rotating day and night shifts, and report on time for scheduled shifts and follow company attendance policies.
  • Possesses strong communication skills both written and verbal.
  • Possesses basic knowledge in math, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
  • Possesses basic computer skills.
  • Possesses exceptional problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to balance and achieve results in the areas of Safety, Quality, Productivity and Cost Reduction
  • Must have the ability to complete two or more tasks simultaneously.
  • Self-motivated and able to work with little or no supervision and maintain a working and up-to-date knowledge of products and services.
  • Must be able to handle self in a professional manner with co-workers and supervisors.
  • Ability to take responsibility for self and team.
  • Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
  • Must be able to continually bend, stoop, crouch, reach above shoulder, use arms, wrists, grasp and squeeze with hands, access constricted spaces, and lift and carry up to 75 lbs.
  • Must be able to withstand occasional exposure to hot or cold ambient conditions.
  • Must be able to withstand occasional exposure to mild chemical irritants.
  • Working knowledge of manufacturing equipment.
  • Training would be a mixture of online training on safety, quality, and production procedures along with on-the-job training conducted by an experienced Whisker Operator.
  • Additional training would be provided as needed by the Maintenance Technicians or Maintenance Manager.
  • Training duration would normally be 2 months.

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Posted 2026-07-30

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