Machine Operator-Multiple Shifts!
Copperweld · Fayetteville, TN, US · United States · On-site
Pay: USD 39,520 – 49,920 a year
Posted Sep 4, 2026
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2nd Shift: 3:00pm - 11:00pm
3rd Shift: 11:00pm - 7:00am
Rotating 12s Wkdy Days: 5:00a - 5:00p (Mon - Wed / Mon - Th)
Rotating 12s Wkdy Nights: 5:00p - 5:00a (Mon - Wed / Mon - Th)
Rotating 12s Wknd Days: 5:00a - 5:00p (Th - Sun / Fri - Sun)
Rotating 12s Wknd Nights: 5:00p - 5:00a (Th - Sun / Fri - Sun)
*up to $5 per hour shift premium
$1,000 SIGN-ON BONUS
Compensation: Starting pay is $20+/hr (off-shift). Day 1 benefits. Annual and quarterly bonuses. Paid time off and holidays. 401(k) with employer match. Tuition reimbursement. Voluntary insurance. Certified Great Place to Work. Join a high-performing team that is going for a home run!
Copperweld is the leading supplier of bimetallic wiring products and the only domestic producer of copper-clad steel (“CCS”) and copper-clad aluminum (“CCA”) wire.
Position Description
Copperweld is hiring multiple Machine Operators across different operational levels . Some training may be required on 1st shift before transitioning to off-shift roles.
Machine Operators are responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining machinery used in the manufacturing of bimetallic wire products. This position requires working in a safety-critical, heavy industrial environment , following all protocols to ensure the wellbeing of employees and equipment. Operators must meet quality and productivity standards through the efficient, precise, and safe use of equipment in settings that may involve noise, vibration, and extreme temperatures.
WHAT we need you to do.
Key Responsibilities
Follow machine-specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Perform machine setup and maintain continuous machine operation
Monitor machine settings and record production and scrap
Conduct and document quality testing
May operate a forklift (license required)
Adhere to safety, quality, and environmental standards
Essential Physical Requirements
The position requires medium-level exertion , including:
Standing, walking: Frequent to constant
Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling (up to 50 lbs.): Frequent * Note: Certain tasks may occasionally require handling weights exceeding 50 lbs. Specific requirements can be discussed with Human Resources.
Climbing stairs/ladders: Occasional (especially during wire breaks)
Bending, body rotation, reaching, repetitive motion: Frequent
Kneeling, crouching, squatting, overhead work: Occasional
Fine motor skills (e.g., fingering to detect wire defects), effective verbal communication, and visual acuity (all ranges): Frequent to constant
Work Environment
Exposure to noise (>85 dB), heat (>100°F), cold ( Use of PPE required , including eye, hearing, hand, arm, leg, and foot protection
Shift flexibility and possible overtime (more than 40 hours/week)
WHAT you need to possess.
Adherence to Copperweld Core Values
Prior manufacturing experience preferred
Willingness to train and work across shifts
Strong team and interpersonal skills
Ability to…