Production Machine Operator

Company Overview

Cerro Wire LLC is part of Marmon Holdings, backed by Berkshire Hathaway. The company is committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone is empowered to be their best. The Ogden, Utah plant is home to a dedicated team building quality copper wiring for more than a century.

• 12‑hour shifts on a 2‑2‑3 schedule or 8‑hour shifts across a 5‑day workweek.

• Weekly pay for hourly team members, starting at $20.70 per hour.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance benefits begin day one with no waiting period.

• Safely and efficiently run production equipment to produce high‑quality electrical copper wire.
• Maintain a safe work environment for yourself and all teammates.
• Learn additional aspects of production processes across multiple lines, such as drawing, bunching, and extrusion, as tenure grows.
• Operate production equipment using computer controls.
• Manually pick, load, and maneuver materials and products to, on, and from the production line.
• Run production equipment to prescribed guides consistently to achieve daily production goals efficiently.
• Ensure finished product is claimed in the system, labeled, and placed in the correct area.
• Perform quality checks (hourly, end of basket, end of reel) and document results in applicable systems.
• Handle materials around the plant and property as needed, possibly exposing you to the elements.
• Update the line LDM board with required information regarding line operations, maintenance, and safety during your shift.
• When unclear, ask questions to obtain a full and clear understanding of the task or standard.
• Work overtime as needed for training, projects, inventory, and production.
• If an unsafe action, process, or environment is seen, immediately stop all actions that could cause injury or damage and report it to leadership.
• Build, maintain, and improve the 6S process in your assigned area, supporting 6S efforts across the plant floor and property each shift.
• Maintain good housekeeping around lines, the production floor, and communal areas.
• Assist on the production floor as assigned by leadership, including cleaning, organizing products, supplies, and materials; supporting other operators, maintenance with projects, and other needs; completing required training, policy review, meetings, and inventory management.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must be able to read, write, and interpret production orders in English.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Cerro Wire forklift certification.
• Operators must follow instructions, adapt to a changing environment, and work well with others.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Employment is contingent upon passing a pre‑employment background check, drug screening, and physical assessment.

• Operators are constantly exposed to elevated noise levels and various materials including nylon, PVC, machine fluids, and cleaning products.
• Consistent exposure to hot or cold environments found in a warehouse‑type setting without climate control.
• Exposure to elements as needed.
• Physical activities include continuous standing and walking, grasping, frequent lifting, stooping, pulling, pushing, and occasional climbing.
• Must be able to grasp, lift, carry, shift, push, and pull 50+ pounds throughout a 12‑hour shift.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Spouse and Child Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Child Scholarship
• 401k/Roth with Company Match
• Company Discounts:
  Travel Services, Technology, Cell Phone Service, Concert Tickets, Amusement Parks, and more.
• Additional Benefits Not Listed

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job‑related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without regard to membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to  and include the title and location of the position for which you are applying.