Wayne Wire Cloth Products, Inc.

WAYNE WIRE CLOTH PRODUCTS, INC. ● WAYNE WIRE PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL
1943 – 2018 75 Year Anniversary

Open Positions

Department Leader/Technician - Kalkaska

Prominent manufacturing company for aerospace and automotive with corporate offices and operations in Northern Michigan seeks a Department Leader/Technician for our Kalkaska facility. We are seeking an experienced leader to manage, operate and maintain three vacuum furnaces and assembly area. Our ideal candidate will be hands-on, and have experience and working knowledge with vacuum furnace operations for heat treating and brazing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Run existing brazing programs and verify output to input program parameters (time, temperature, ramp and soak, partial pressure, vacuum) with documentation.
Run system safety and maintenance checks to ensure proper equipment operation and effectiveness of sensors and other monitoring devices.
Write and modify brazing process programs to achieve optimum results with time and energy usage.
Use visual examination methods to verify joint quality.
Help develop processes and tooling for new parts and raw materials.
Assist the Maintenance Department in troubleshooting vacuum furnace system faults when required.
Help perform and document daily preventive maintenance routines.
Engage in process development activities.
Work with the application of different braze blends and epoxy resin.
Maintain standards for ISO9001 and NADCAP.
Provide management and support of the furnace department and assembly area.

Education:

Degree or certification in welding, process control, metallurgy or heat treating.

Heat treating/brazing experience preferred.

Qualifications:

    Familiarity with ISO9001, aerospace quality systems, NADCAP and pyrometry desired.

    Ability to read blueprints to identify dimensional requirements and inspect a part to print.

    Proficient in the use calipers, micrometers and height gages. Able pass a vision test.

Competencies:

Demonstrated ability to plan and prioritize workloads in order to meet deadlines and work flow; ability to work without management direction; use initiative and possess a positive attitude toward teamwork.
Highly ethical in all actions and reporting, maintaining a high degree of sensitivity and confidentiality.
Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to interact effectively with all levels in the organization.
Demonstrated success in leading a small team to achieve goals; proven capability to train and coach.
Develop and implement improved procedures and work flow systems.

The Northern Michigan area provides individuals and families with an outstanding quality of life, and limitless recreational opportunities. We offer an excellent bene fit package to include health insurance, prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, short and long term disability, flexible spending plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, tuition reimbursement, 401K plan with a company match, and a discretionary profit sharing plan.

TO APPLY:
Submit cover letter and resume to: hr@waynewire.com.

Solder/Braze Department Leader

Prominent manufacturing company for aerospace and automotive market with operations in Northern Michigan seeks a Braze/Solder Room Department Leader for our Kalkaska Michigan location. Seeking a team oriented leader who can effectively lead, train and motivate production employees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Oversee employees in the Braze/Solder Room.
Ensure production goals are met.
Ensure safety standards are upheld and enforced.
Problem solve and implement continuous improvement projects.
Perform production work as necessary.
Must be able to work effectively on a team, have a good work ethic, and have the ability to effectively communicate with team members and customers.

Competencies:

Demonstrated ability to plan and prioritize workloads in order to meet deadlines and work flow; ability to work with minimal management direction; use initiative and possess a positive attitude toward teamwork.
Highly ethical in all actions and reporting, maintaining a high degree of sensitivity and confidentiality.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Manufacturing experience required.
Supervision Experience Preferred.
Basic Computer Skills, Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Tool Room / Engineering Support Specialist - Hillman (PDF Application)

Prominent manufacturing company for aerospace and automotive market with operations in Northern Michigan seeks a Tool Room / Engineering Support Specialist for our Hillman Michigan location. This unique position would participate in the entire business cycle from quoting/APQP to maximizing production on the shop floor!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides status reports on projects to management.

• Reviews product design for compliance with company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications.

• Produces NC Programs via Bob Cam Program and then incorporate it into the CNC equipment.

• Creates CAD drawings of tooling and dies.

• Interprets part blueprints in order to do a die layout to produce the part.

• Trains others on the operation of CNC equipment.

• Assembles tooling and part quotes for customers.

• Must be able to work effectively on a team, have a good work ethic, and have the ability to effectively communicate with team members and customers.

Education:

An associate degree in CAD with CAM experience is preferred.

Competencies:

Demonstrated ability to plan and prioritize workloads in order to meet deadlines and work flow; ability to work without management direction; use initiative and possess a positive attitude toward teamwork.
Highly ethical in all actions and reporting, maintaining a high degree of sensitivity and confidentiality.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Knowledge of KeyCreator is desired

The Northern Michigan area provides individuals and families with an outstanding quality of life, and limitless recreational opportunities. We offer an excellent benefit package to include health insurance, prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, short and long term disability, flexible spending plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, tuition reimbursement, 401K plan with a company match, and a discretionary profit sharing plan.

Submit resume to: hr@waynewire.com

Production Employees - Hillman (PDF Application)
Wayne Wire Cloth Products, Inc. in Hillman, MI is accepting applications for production operators. Must be able to work either first or second shift. Training is provided, and candidates must have great attention to detail, excellent hand-eye coordination and fine manipulation-dexterity, to handle small metal filters. Work involves machinery to cut, form, weld and/or solder filters. Must be able to sit for prolonged periods, and be able to successfully complete paperwork. You must be able to work effectively in a team environment and pass a drug screen.

**Hiring full time and part time positions, first and second shift**

Production Employees - Kalkaska (PDF Application)
Wayne Wire Cloth Products, Inc. in Kalkaska, MI is accepting applications for production operators. Must be able to work either first or second shift. Training is provided, and candidates must have great attention to detail, excellent hand-eye coordination and fine manipulation-dexterity, to handle small metal filters. Work involves machinery to cut, form, weld and/or solder filters. Must be able to sit for prolonged periods, and work under magnifying glasses or microscopes. You must be able to work effectively in a team environment, pass a vision test and drug screen, and be tobacco free.

**Hiring full time and part time positions, first and second shift**

Tool & Die Maker - Kalkaska (PDF Application)

Northern Michigan manufacturer seeks an experienced Toolmaker to join our manufacturing facility. Established in 1943, Wayne Wire Cloth Products is family owned and has an immediate opening at our facility located in beautiful Kalkaska, Michigan. The area provides individuals and families outstanding quality of life and limitless recreational opportunities.

Requirements:

Must be experienced with die design, construction and maintenance. Additional experience in machine build, fixture design and build, and work holding devices is preferred.
CNC programming along with industrial welding skills also highly desired.
Ideal candidate will have a solid employment history with excellent team member skills, great work ethic and desire to succeed.

Benefits:

We offer a stable work environment with excellent health, dental and prescription drug benefits, 10 paid holidays, paid vacation and PTO, short term disability benefits, and 401K.
Must pass a pre-employment drug test and reference checks.

TO APPLY:
Submit cover letter and resume to: hr@waynewire.com.
Please include in the subject line: Journeyman Toolmaker
Or Online (click here).

Maintenance - Kalkaska (PDF Application)

Manufacturer of filter products has an opening for a person to perform industrial maintenance. Must have a high degree of mechanical aptitude, along with knowledge of machining, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical and press operations. Must have ability to diagnose and repair machinery problems, perform preventative maintenance, along with some facility maintenance. P.L.C. knowledge / experience desired. Ability to read, blueprints, specifications and manuals required. Must be able/willing to work either first or second shift. Excellent benefit package after 90 days.

Please submit a resume to hr@waynewire.com.