Description

Shift Hours:

Mon & Tues    5:00am - 5:00pm
Wed & Thurs  5:00am - 1:00pm

About us

Join a team where craftsmanship meets automation. You’ll operate precision wire-forming machines that produce millions of parts daily. We’ll train you to understand how these mechanical systems work - from setup and adjustment to final inspection.

You’ll be part of our Hook Machine department - a key production team that forms precision fishhooks and wire components used by fishing enthusiasts across the world.

Enjoy working for a family-owned business with great work/life balance, a four-day workweek.  We provide thorough training, and opportunities for growth.  

Starting pay: $26 per hour + shift differential for swing shifts and overnight shifts

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hrs/week (occasional overtime).  Currently, open positions are for day shift and swing shift.  Employees enjoy a 4-day workweek.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, Life insurance, Colorado Paid Family Leave, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts , Holiday Pay and generous Paid Time Off.

What You’ll Do

Operate, monitor, and maintain high-speed hook-forming machines to produce parts that meet strict quality standards.

Typical work includes:

• Operating production equipment and checking output quality throughout the shift  
• Making small mechanical adjustments and performing basic maintenance to keep machines running smoothly  
• Loading and threading wire reels; verifying correct material type and size  
• Recording production and inspection data accurately  
• Communicating equipment status to the next shift.
• Following all safety and housekeeping standards.

Who Thrives Here

• Mechanically minded people who like understanding how machines work
• People who enjoy solving problems in real time
• Hands-on learners who enjoy variety, movement, and visible results
• Reliable teammates who take pride in precision and consistency

Knowledge and Skills 

• Prior machine-operation or manufacturing experience preferred
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability required
• Able to read simple instructions and production forms
• Ability to focus and pay attention to details
• Communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors and management
• Dependable attendance and teamwork attitude.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Prolonged standing, walking, squatting, stooping, twisting, and bending throughout an entire 8, 10 or 12-hour shift. 
• Ability to reach forward and overhead. 
• Reach and lift from floor to waist and above shoulders. 
• Ability to move and handle various-sized objects. 
• Ability to lift 15 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs.
• Requires good visual acuity and manual dexterity.  
• Ability to work in a dirty, dusty, noisy environment. 
• Manufacturing environment with moderate noise, occasional oil or dust. PPE, hearing protection, and training provided.

Why You’ll Like It Here

We’re a 100-year-old, family-owned company that values safety, teamwork, skill, and craftsmanship. Bring mechanical curiosity, dedication, and a positive attitude, and we’ll teach you a trade you can be proud of and help you build a career with both a future and a purpose.

At-will Notice:

Employment with Eagle Claw is at-will.  Employees have the right to end their work relationship with the Company with or without advance notice for any reason.  The Company has the same right.  This document and any verbal statements made by management are not intended to constitute a contract for employment, not a guarantee for employment.

Employment at Eagle Claw Fishing Tackle is contingent on successful completion of background check and drug and alcohol screening.

Wright & McGill Co./Eagle Claw Fishing Tackle is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to promoting a culturally diverse workforce.

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