Job Description

**Hiring for role in May 2026**

Wick Operators are responsible for operating and maintaining the various wick machines. Must monitor product quality and report any deficiencies to supervision.

Role and Responsibilities

Pull raw wick for each work order, make proper labels and acquire appropriate sign-offs.

• Set up machine with correct dyes, speed, fans and temperature.

• Set up wickers and fill with proper wax, wick wax or high melt.

• Mount spools and thread wickers.

• Regularly perform preventative maintenance on all wickers.

• Responsible for daily updates and continuous tracking of individual and cumulative down time of machines.

• Must cycle count all inventory associated with wicking.

• Requires the regular use of Microsoft Office and Excel

• Maintain Alene standards of performance and comply with housekeeping, safety policies and procedures.

DETAILED DUTIES

Set-up machines and all auxiliary equipment assigned to the department, to produce wick to blueprint, drawing, Quality Control and Production Order requirements

• Adjust safety equipment and maintain the proper safety records

• Understand requirements and specifications of the job and on safety procedures

• Record and maintain charts and readings as required by Inspection Instruction Sheets, Manufacturing Worksheets, Quality Control Manuals, or individual customer requirements

• Maintain records on inventory as required

• Assist, train and instruct assigned operators as required and advise management of operational, quality or safety problems

• Keep equipment, machinery, benches, tools, gages and area clean and orderly

• Perform tasks as directed by the Line Lead and or Supervision

Education required:

· High school diploma or general education diploma (GED)

Range of Experience:

· 12 months related experience and/or training

Preferred Skills:

• Ability to read, analyze, understand drawings, blueprints, and specifications

• Ability to work from blueprints and specifications and verbal instructions

• Proficient in math

• Ability to read, understand and apply the Quality Control procedures

• Ability to select the proper dies, tools, machinery equipment, gages, etc., required to perform the set-up

• Ability to work to tolerances required using micrometers, dial and vernier calipers, pi-tapes, gages other Quality Control equipment assigned to the Department

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to pay close attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

• Ability to set-up wick feeders, wick machines, and automatic lubricating equipment; must be willing to acquire necessary knowledge to meet the requirements of the ever-changing technical advancements and customer demands

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

Alene Candles provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.