Carrollton GA - Production Operator (Night Shift)

Cerro Wire LLC; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Job summary

Cerro Wire LLC is seeking a Machine Operator to operate wire extrusion and associated equipment, ensuring products meet tolerances and finishes.

The role requires strong math ability, safety awareness, and basic computer skills, with preference for experience in machine operation and material handling.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Machine Operator experience
• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety related instructions.
• Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment.
• Strong Math skills (addition, multiplication, subtraction, division, fractions)
• Basic Computer Skills
• Basic troubleshooting skill is a plus
• Material handling experience is a plus
• Must have visual ability to detect colors.

Responsibilities

• Set up extrusion, armoring, and coiling machines per product specs.
• Select correct machine tooling and set controls for temperature, speed, and thickness.
• Splice and weld wire ends; string up machine.
• Inspect extruded products for defects and adjust as needed.
• Check wire quality and color print.
• Move materials with hoist, crane, or forklift.
• Perform preventative maintenance on machines.
• Update GEMBA boards and participate in Lean events.

Skills

Math skills

Safety awareness

Verbal & written instructions

Basic computer skills

Color vision

Manual dexterity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Cerro Wire LLC 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.

Responsible for operating wire extruding machines and auxiliary equipment to produce wire that meets specific tolerances and finishes. Duties include monitoring equipment, adjusting machine settings, ensuring product quality, and adhering to safety procedures.

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED


• Machine Operator experience


• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety related instructions.


• Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment.


• Strong Math skills (addition, multiplication, subtraction, division, fractions)


• Basic Computer Skills


• Basic troubleshooting skill is a plus


• Material handling experience is a plus


• Must have visual ability to detect colors.

Major Responsibility Areas and Duties

• Setup extrusion, armoring, coiling machines in accordance with required product.


• Select correct machine tooling.


• Set controls to regulate temperature, speed, thickness of PVC/Nylon on wire.


• Splice and but weld ends of wire.


• String up machine.


• Measures and examines extruded products to locate defects and to check for conformance to specifications, adjusting controls as necessary to alter products.


• Checks wire for quality cosmetic and color print.


• Moves materials by hand, using hoist, overhead crane and or forklift.


• Observes machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunction.


• Performs prescribed preventative maintenance on machines as required.


• Places take up spool into machines and adjust the travel of distributor to width of spool.


• Uses precision instruments to perform quality testing.


• Cuts wire when specified footage has been wound and wraps end of wire by hand or using mechanical tools.


• Moves finished wire from take up by rolling reels out of machine for pickup by forklifts.


• Maintains cleanliness of work area and observes all company and safety rules.


• Perform preventive and minor equipment maintenance as required.


• Update GEMBA boards as required.


• Participate in Lean events as well as housekeeping and safety audits as needed.


• Performs other tasks and duties as assigned.


• Additional duties as assigned, not determined at the time of hire.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions

Employees will work in environments that may include exposure to extreme temperatures, dust, noise, humidity. Personal Protective Equipment is required when performing work, safety toed shoes, hearing protection, gloves, etc. Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs. Ability to stand for long periods of time. Ability to walk for long distances. Ability to climb ladders and work from heights.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class.

Welcome to the biggest small business you’ll ever find.

Part of Berkshire Hathaway, Marmon is a global industrial organization made of 11 industry groups with 30K employees and $12 billion in annual revenue. As leaders in their respective industries, our 120+ companies thrive on an independent mindset and entrepreneurial spirit. At the same time, they benefit from being part of our industry groups—where they’re able to tap into the expertise and insights of other Marmon companies. While we’re all unique, we all share a common commitment to doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. When you work at Marmon, you’re advancing our everyday world and beyond. Our engineering solutions help millions around the world stay connected, healthy, and safe. Wherever you’re at in your career, our people and resources will help you go further. As you grow your skills, you can also move up and around our 120+ companies. Work at a place you can stand behind. We show up to win every day, uphold the highest ethical standards, and always look to put each other in the best position to win.