Armoring Machine Operator

Southwire Company; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Employee benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Unlimited growth opportunities

Job summary

Southwire Company, LLC seeks an Operator, Armoring to process steel and aluminum MC Cable, loading raw materials and tagging finished product to meet safety and quality standards.

Initial duties include material handling, basic machine operation, and following production orders. The role requires standing, lifting up to 45 lbs, and English literacy; Spanish is a plus. On-site position in Carrollton, GA.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and speak English; Spanish is a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to stand and lift up to 45 lbs consistently.
• Ability to follow instructions and interpret production orders.

Responsibilities

• Operate and coordinate tasks to maximize production safely.
• Learn to judge quality of steel/aluminum MC Cable.
• Interact with computer controls to run machinery.
• Navigate control panels to resolve operating issues.
• Coordinate material handling with others for continuous production.
• Maintain material levels and unload/load raw materials and finished goods.

Skills

Machine operation

Follow instructions

Production orders interpretation

English proficiency

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ISO Quality System

Job description

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, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools andjobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner.

We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuitionreimbursement andunlimited growth opportunities.

Ourmore thanseven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developinginnovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardshipand enhancing the well-being ofthe communitiesin which we work and live. How will you power what’spossible?

Job Overview

The Operator, Armoring, is a medium skill role will process steel/aluminum MC Cable to achieve safety, quality and efficiency requirements. Initial duties will include but are not limited to loading and unloading raw material and correctly tagging material.

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
• Operator must be able lift up to 45 lbs
• Operator must be able to follow instructions
• Operator must be able to interpret production orders
• Any other job duties as assigned

Primary Job Tasks

• Operator should be training to qualify in the operation, coordinating several tasks in such a manner to maximize production while safely maintaining specific procedures and quality of steel/aluminum MC Cable
• Operator must learn to make judgements concerning quality of the steel/aluminum MC Cable
• Operator will learn to interact with computer controls to operate machine/work cell
• Operator will learn to interact with control panels to pinpoint and eliminate various operating problems
• Operator will learn to coordinate material handling, production with other operators on the line to ensure a continuous production process
• Operator will learn to maintain material levels for all levels of operation
• Operator will be responsible for loading and unloading of raw materials and finished goods
• Must be able to work under supervision and maintain ongoing communication with the supervisor and peers through verbal instruction and reports
• Identify scrap and place into designated scrap areas

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 tofill 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, department manager, or quality manager

Safety

• Working safely is a condition of employment
• Followall company environmental rules/procedures and handle all materials in a manner designed to minimize environmental impact
• Follow all safety procedures and rules including safe material handling
• 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
• Responsible to observe Southwire safety rules and maintain good housekeeping

Physical and 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
• Operator may be exposed to high levels of noise and a dusty environment
• Operator may be exposed to gaseous lift fumes
• Operator may be exposed to hazardous material

Benefits

• competitive compensation
• employee benefits
• tuitionreimbursement
• unlimited growth opportunities

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.