Braider Operator - 1st Shift

Northwire; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwire, Inc. in Wisconsin is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Operator to set up, operate, and troubleshoot the Braiding process for high-quality wire and cable products in a fast-paced environment.

You will retrieve and prepare jobs in the computer system, verify materials with barcode scanners, perform quality inspections, follow SOPs and PPE rules, and participate in 5s practices while supporting safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years manufacturing experience preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate and troubleshoot Braiding process.
• Retrieve data in computer and set-up jobs as scheduled.
• Verify material part numbers with barcode scanners.
• Perform and document quality inspections.
• Maintain SOPs and safety procedures.
• Support 5s+1 in work areas.
• Assist with scheduled facility inventories.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Braiding setup

Data entry

Barcode scanning

Quality inspections

Safety PPE adherence

SOPs knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Collaboration and teamwork will enable you to succeed in the fast-paced, rapidly changing custom manufacturing environment at Northwire. Candidates must demonstrate a high attention to details and strong fine motor skill abilities. Working within a production environment, safely operate equipment to perform set-up and operation of multiple braiding machines to weave fine wire and thread over cable. Perform preventative maintenance tasks, inspection, and trouble-shooting of quality issues to ensure the production of a high quality product within customer specifications.

Essential Functions:

• Set-up, operate and troubleshoot Braiding process
• Retrieve data incomputer and set-up jobs as scheduled
• Order raw materials from Material Handler as needed for your assigned process
• Use barcode scanner(s) to verify material part numbers
• Perform and document all quality inspections as required
• Maintain current on Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions for assigned process
• Follow all safety rules and practices as well as requirements for use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Practice the 5s+1 methodology in the assigned area and common areas.
• Assist with scheduled facility inventories
• All other duties as assigned

It is the responsibility of all Team Members to:

• Proactively ensure a safe working environment for Team member and guests
• Live and model the Vision, Mission Quality and Safety Policies
• Create a culture of performance as evidenced by continual improvement in Safety, Quality, Innovation and attaining company sales revenue and earnings growth targets
• Create a learning organization that can adapt to changing market needs
• Abide by the Code of Ethics for Professional Conduct, utilizing appropriate professional and respectful behavior in all situations and maintaining absolute confidentiality.
• Support the delivery of high-quality products and services that exceed customer expectations.
• Problem solving
• Analytical ability (Root Cause)
• Interpersonal skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Dexterity
• Basic computer skills
• Basic math
• Teamwork oriented

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Working within an air-conditioned production/manufacturing environment. PPE required: Steel toed shoes and safety glasses.

Physical Demands:

Stand and walk for 8 hours per shift. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Must have the ability to do repetitive hand work with frequent handling, using fingers to feel, and wrists to twist and turn. Ability and agility to work with both hands.

Expected Hours of Work:

Hours of work is an 8-hour shift with the opportunity to work overtime

Travel:

Travel may be expected for this position.

Relocation:

No relocation is expected for this position.

Required Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or GED.

1 to 2 years previous manufacturing experience preferred. Mechanical aptitude, and experience with manufacturing equipment.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable):

N/A

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the TEAM Member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time or without notice.

Northwire, Inc. is anEqual Opportunity Employer – M/F/D/V