Job Description

Overview

The Wire Operator at Coining is responsible for setting up, operating, monitoring, and maintaining wire manufacturing equipment to produce high-quality bonding wire products while adhering to safety, quality, and productivity standards. Coining, part of AMETEK, is a global manufacturer of precision metal solutions for critical applications across various industries.

Responsibilities

  • Operate wire drawing, annealing, spooling, cleaning, and related production equipment according to established work instructions.
  • Set up machinery, select appropriate programs, and adjust machine settings for 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.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • 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.

How this job compares in Montvale, NJ

Pay in context

At roughly $26/hr, this posting comes in about 20% below the $33/hr median for welding jobs across New Jersey, where the middle half runs $28–$40/hr across 101 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 23% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in Montvale, NJ

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Montvale, NJ, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across New Jersey as a whole we're tracking 174 other active welding openings from 129 employers. Browse welding jobs across New Jersey.

The most active employers in New Jersey at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are gpac (8), Valcor Engineering Corporation (6), and Xylem (3). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within New Jersey, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are South Plainfield at $38/hr and Cherry Hill at $31/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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