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Weaving Machine Operator-Days

12/8/2025

The Weaving Machine Operator is responsible for operating weaving machines, pulling out rolls, building pallets for finished goods, and performing maintenance on the machines. Additional duties include cleaning areas and making adjustments to ensure proper operation.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

501-1,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

For nearly 70 years, Merchants Metals has been the provider of choice for thousands of professional fence contractors, architects, and quality building material retailers. In fact, we offer the industry’s largest selection of premium-quality fence product solutions for industrial, commercial, high-security, and residential applications. Our comprehensive product offerings afford our customers a dependable “one stop shop” for all their fence and perimeter security needs. And our skilled and knowledgeable customer support professionals provide outstanding, seamless assistance with everything from the initial product selection all the way through delivery. Simply stated, Merchants Metals is committed to offering fence, design and retail professionals the widest possible array of high quality, competitively priced products, and exceptional customer support before, during and after the sale. Merchants Metals is American Owned & Operated.

About the Role

Description

About Merchants Metals

We’re one of the largest manufacturers and distributors of fence systems in North America. With 35 distribution center locations, four manufacturing facilities, and a 60-year legacy of providing quality fencing and accessories, Merchants Metals continues to be the contractor and architect choice for excellence. Our complete line of products includes perimeter security solutions for industrial, commercial, and residential applications.

Why Join the Merchants Metals Team?

Our core values are in seven basic principles: Safety, Integrity, Accountability, Passion, Transparency, Empowerment, and Teamwork. Our employees are part of a culture that values and promotes personal growth and development. We understand that to be a market leader; we must be committed not only to our products but also to our people. We are committed to growing our employees and want our people to feel their time with Merchants Metals is an investment in their future. It’s our talent that helps make Merchants Metals the first name in fence solutions.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We currently have openings in the operations department for the following positions: (Shifts hours are from 5 am -5 pm)

The Weaving Operator involves additional training in learning our processing and setup with our Bergandi, Precision & Manual keyboard Bergandi.

Skills Needed:

Concentration

Patience

Problem Solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Pull out rolls from weaving machines
Build pallet for finish good product (ALZD, GBW & Vinyl)
Build pallets for GAW products (BLK rolls)
Replenish material (Wood, hog rings, strap & clips)
Clean the take-up area and packaging area
Change & weld wire for weaving machines
Turn back to the operating weaving machine when adjustments are not needed
Experienced on the same tasks as previous categories plus the following:
Basic Operation Types of weaving machines (Bergandi, Precision & Manual keyboard Bergandi)
Make sure all machine guards are always in place
How to fix a nest issue between the cutting system and the main setup
How the tread the wire in the blade
How to adjust the blade in the correct position to have a good cut
How to adjust tension bracket and tension Killers
Perform autonomous maintenance to the turret system (Grease and oil)
How to perform adjustments on the turret system for a good Knuckle or twist

Benefits: We’ve got you covered.

Merchants Metals offers benefits that are specifically designed to fit your needs. We provide industry-leading coverage and benefits to our people and qualified family members, including:

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for Employees, Spouses, Dependents &/or entire Family at a very low cost
Company Paid Life Insurance and Short/Long-Term Disability Insurance
Convenient 24/7 Doctor Visits through LiveHealth Online
Legal Assistance via Legal Shield
Employee Assistance Program and discounts.
401k Retirement Program with strong company match.

In addition to the benefits program, Merchants Metals provides employees a competitive wage, career advancement, paid PTO, and holidays and training opportunities.

Requirements

NECESSARY SKILLS, BACKGROUND & COMPETENCIES:

Minimum one year of work experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Must be able to work in a team-based, positive, fast-paced environment.
Must be able to understand written instructions and follow procedures.
Must be able and willing to work 5 AM-5 PM MON-FRI and Saturdays as needed. Employees average at least 40 hours a week, no more than 50.
High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Key Skills

ConcentrationPatienceProblem SolvingAttention To DetailTeamwork