Operator, Extruder II

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our commitment to delivering quality and service to our customers, exercising environmental stewardship, enhancing the well-being of our employees and giving back to the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible?

Location: SCUPP

Shift: C, 6:50pm-7:00am

Starting Pay Rate: $28.47

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW

The Operator, Extruder 2 is a high skill role that will set up and operate extrusion lines and related equipment, including nylon extruders, coilers, pay-offs and take-ups (manual or automatic). These lines that will fall under this job class may operate as single or two person lines based on line or product complexity

For example, some commonly ran machines that would fall under this job title would be:Jacket/Romex and Tandem Lines (BWP), Circuit Size THHN Extruder and Jacket/Romex Liens (North Campus)

General Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent

Must read, write, and speak English; Bilingual in Spanish is a plus

Must be able to stand and lift heavy loads for long periods of time

Must be able to read and comprehend production orders and the instrumentation on complex equipment

Basic math skills (adding, subtracting, etc..)

Primary Job Tasks

Must be able to work under supervision and maintain ongoing communication with the supervisor and peers through verbal instruction and reports

Must be able to lift up to 45 lbs

Put scrap into the designated scrap bins

Responsible for proper setup of extrusion line and related equipment with correct tip and die and correct wire size

Responsible to maintain correct wire size, insulation thickness and concentricity

Responsible for application of correct print of acceptable quality on cable

Responsible to observe Southwire safety rules, maintain good housekeeping and perform all other duties as assigned

Responsible for using proper compound and correct amounts of color concentrate

Responsible to keep wire and compound loss at a minimum during start-up and change-overs

Responsible for correct inventory of WIP tags daily

Cross Training

Will be required to cross-train on equipment within your identified workgroup at your facility

Once trained in more complex jobs, may be required to fill the position in the event of absence or vacancy

Will be required to rotate on a set frequency within your workgroup to maintain skill proficiency

Quality

Use the company’s ISO Quality System documentation to help guide all daily quality activities

Do not release products until all quality checks have been passed

Immediately report quality issues to the supervisor or quality manager Immediately report quality issues to the supervisor or quality manager

Safety

Working safely is a condition of employment

Follow all company environmental rules/procedures and handle all materials in a manner designed to minimize environmental impact

Extruders give off a substantial amount of radiant heat

The hopper vacuums, motors, air-wipes and other machinery can be quite noisy

Properly wear all required PPE

Review and know all Job Hazard Analyses for proper job sequence and hazards associated with the jobs assigned to do

Review and know all Safety Data Sheets for the jobs assigned to do

Maintain all work areas to 5S standards

Perform pre-operation safety inspection and hazard analysis

Physical/Environmental Demands

Physical activity associated with daily performance of this job include: balance, climbing, fingering, grasping, hearing, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motions, standing, stooping, walking and sitting

Must be able to work in hot and cold environments normally found in a prefabricated building without climate-control

The operator is constantly exposed to water, some heat, cold, dust and fumes

Benefits We Offer

401k with Matching & Pension Plan (Eligible for Pension after 1,000 Hours Worked)Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision) Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays Long & Short-Term Disability Supplemental Insurance PlansEmployee Assistance Program Employee Referral Program Tuition Reimbursement Programs Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities Parental Leave & More

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.