Bunch Machine Operator

MarmonIEI; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Wire Buncher Operator, where you will play a crucial role in the manufacturing process. This position involves setting up and operating equipment to create high-quality twisted cables, ensuring safety and quality standards are met. You'll be part of a team that values continuous improvement and empowers you to take initiative. With a commitment to fostering a positive work environment, this opportunity offers diverse learning experiences and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the industrial sector. If you are looking for a role that combines hands-on work with a focus on quality and teamwork, this is the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required, technical training preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate the buncher to combine sub-assemblies into twisted cable.
• Inspect products for quality acceptance and maintain logs.
• Assist in training new employees and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Monitoring gauges and indicators

Equipment selection

Control Precision

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Quick decision-making

Evaluating compliance with standards

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Technical training

Job description

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway— you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Marmon Industrial Energy & Infrastructure (MIEI) – Mount Pleasant is one of six specialty wire, cable, and tubing solution manufacturing companies located throughout North America. We have over 100 years of innovative engineered solutions for critical, industrial, and commercial applications.

Position: Wire Buncher Operator

The Wire Buncher Operator is responsible for the setting-up and the operation of the buncher to combine component sub-assemblies into a twisted cable.

Essential Duties:

• Strive to achieve continuous improvement in all activities, processes, and with all projects at Dekoron.
• Understand and follow safety practices and promote safety in all processes and activities.
• Perform quality work without supervision.
• Load payoff(s) using hoist.
• Load with sub-assembly to correspond with lay-up chart.
• Load tapes, binder, and fillers as required on appropriate payoff equipment.
• Set-up equipment with proper dies, gear ratios, tensions, and payoff angles to perform function and perform external setups while in operation.
• Operate main and auxiliary equipment to perform function.
• Maintain manufacturing control system paperwork (line logs, move tickets, etc.).
• Inspect product/samples for quality acceptance and maintain logs, SPC forms, etc. as required.
• Unload completed product using hoist.
• Clean equipment, tools, etc.
• Maintain work area housekeeping and assist in department housekeeping.
• Report unusual conditions, defective material or equipment to a supervisor in a timely manner.
• Follow correct procedures for Kanban of insulated wire, bare drain wire, and shielding tapes.
• Communicate with other shift operators regarding schedule and/or problems.
• Assist with training of new employees and cross-training of current employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Preferred:

• High School diploma or equivalent, required.
• Technical training, preferred.
• Licenses or certifications are not required for this position.
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting is preferred, but not required.

Knowledge and Skills Preferred:

• Monitoring gauges, dials, or indicators to ensure proper machine operation.
• Equipment selection – determine the tools and equipment needed for the job.
• Control Precision – adjust machine controls to exact positions.
• Communication – understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Problem-solving and prioritization skills.
• Ability to make quick decisions regarding product and machine adjustments to ensure quality.
• Evaluating information to determine compliance with standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, peers, or subordinates.

Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:

• Ability to process and audit information or data.
• Monitor and review information to detect problems.
• Near and far vision capabilities.
• Ability to perform physical activities including climbing, balancing, lifting, and moving materials.
• Repetitive motions and lifting of at least 70 pounds.
• Indoors, environmentally controlled.

Marmon Industrial Energy and Infrastructure is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions without regard to, and prohibits discrimination based on, race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please include the title and location of the position for which you are applying.