What are the responsibilities and job description for the 1st shift position at HSM Solutions?
Setup the wire straightener, wire bender and use the welder to produce border wires for the innerspring department.
Please note that if an offer is extended, a pre-employment background check and drug screen are required!
In 1944, Hickory Springs Manufacturing (HSM) started a small production of furniture springs in Hickory, NC. We are a leading supplier of diversified components for the bedding, furniture, and GSA industries.
We also produce polyester fiber batting, formed steel wire, flexible polyurethane foam fabrication. Hickory Springs, continues to extend its original product lines to include sleeper mechanisms, adjustable bed bases, roll packed mattresses and fabric encased micro coils.
The diversification of our process and products allows us to stay true to our original values promised to our customers by excelling in producing quality and innovative products.
If you're interested in learning more about our company culture, as well as the benefits we offer our employees, please visit our or social media .
- Setup the wire straightener by using a tape measure and assorted hand tools to ensure the correct length of wire is being cut.
- Adjust the wire bender to correctly put the bends in the wires using assorted hand tools.
- Adjust the welder to be sure the dies are in the correct position in regards to the gauge of the wire being used.
- Using forklift position rolls of wire on wire payoff device. Feed wire through dies on the wire straightener. Start machine using buttons on the control panel.
- As wires fall into holding tray, take ten (10) wires at a time and place then in the bender. After positioning them where needed, using foot pedal to activate the air cylinders.
The first two bends will be put into the wires.
- Reposition wires and again use foot pedal to activate the air cylinders and the remaining two bends are put into the wires.
- Place wires into holding rack. Taking the ends of one wire at a time place them in the dies of the welder. To activate the welder step on the foot pedal.
Repeat this process until all ten wires are welded.
- Take the wires out of the welder and place onto holding rack. Depending on the gauge wire that is being produced either fifty (50) or seventy-five (75) wires are tied together with annealed wire.
- When the rack is full it is moved to the storage area for the particular size that you are producing and off loaded by hand to the floor.
- Safety chains MUST be used in the storage area. Bundles can weigh up to 150 lbs. depending on the size of wire being produced.
- In order to stay classified in this position you must produce at least 160% of the incentive base rate.
- Frequent lifting of up to 80 lbs.
As a Border Wire Bender at HSM, you’ll enjoy :
401k Contribution Match up to 4% (100% Vested from Day 1), 9 paid holidays & 104 hours of PTO (Eligible after 480 hours), Affordable Total Package Benefits offerings for you and your family, On-Site No-Cost Medical Clinics for you and Covered Dependents, Teladoc 24 / 7 ($0 copay), Global Healthcare and Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Development Assistance.
At HSM Solutions our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, innovation, and celebrating our successes together as a team.
We provide our employees with the tools and resources they need to achieve their goals and to make a meaningful impact on our customers, our company, and our communities.
If you're looking for a place that's not just a job, but a spot where you can grow and make a real impact, then HSM Solutions is the place for you.
If you would like to apply for a position, please visit our career site at for a prompt response from our recruitment team.
If you have any questions or would like to follow up on your application, please don't hesitate to contact us at jobs@hsmsolutions.com.
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USD $20.00 - USD $21.00 / Hr.
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Last updated : 2024-06-15
Salary : $20 - $21
