Cable Operator - 3rd Shift

Northwire Inc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwire, Inc. seeks a manufacturing technician to set up, operate and troubleshoot cabling processes in a fast-paced environment. You will perform preventative maintenance, inspect quality, and document results while following SOPs and safety rules.

You will use barcodes, view schedules on a computer, and assemble conductors with insulation. This role requires basic math, dexterity and teamwork, with overtime possible.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; technical certification preferred.
• 1–2 years of manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and experience with manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate and perform preventative maintenance on cabling process
• View production schedules, specifications and routings on computer
• Assemble die, spreader plates and reels of conductors and insulation
• Order raw materials from Material Handler as needed for your process
• Use barcode scanners to verify material numbers
• Perform and document all quality inspections as required
• Maintain SOPs and Work Instructions for the process
• Follow safety rules and wear PPE
• Maintain a clean working environment
• Assist with scheduled facility inventories
• Practice 5’s+1 in assigned area
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

Cabling setup

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Quality inspections

Documentation

Safety procedures

Basic computer skills

Dexterity

Math basics

Teamwork

Verbal/written communication

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Cabling Technology Certificate / Technical degree preferred

Tools

Barcode scanner

Job description

You will need to demonstrate enthusiasm, flexibility and adaptability in order to succeed in a fast-paced, rapid response, custom manufacturing environment. Set-up, operate and troubleshoot cabling process following Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions for assigned process. Maintain product documentation per requirements. 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 perform preventative maintenance on cabling process
• Utilize computer to view production schedules, specifications, routings, and record production
• Assemble die, spreader plates, and reels of conductors, insulating materials, etc. needed for production
• 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
• Keep up to date 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)
• Maintain a clean working environment
• Assist with scheduled facility inventories
• Practice the 5’s+1 methodology on the assigned area and common areas.
• All other duties as assigned

It is the responsibility of all NW team members to:

• Proactively ensure a safe working environment for Team member and guests
• Live and model the Vision, Mission, Quality policy 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 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
• Ability and willingness to reach and maintain technician skill level in cabling
• 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. Walking surfaces are cement flooring with anti-fatuige mats. 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. Technical degree preferred and/or Cabling Technology Certificate

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

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, 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