Drawing Operator II

Southwire Company; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 35,197 - 36,506; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Matching & Pension Plan

Health, Life, Dental, and Vision

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Disability

Supplemental Insurance Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Advancement & Growth opportunities

+ More

Job summary

Southwire is seeking a Drawing 2 Operator in El Paso, TX to coordinate, set up, and operate the drawing machine to produce copper wire from feeder stock.

The role requires a high school diploma, English proficiency, and the ability to stand and lift up to 45 lbs. You will work the 7:00pm–7:00am shift, perform quality checks, and follow safety procedures to ensure continuous production.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must read, write, and speak English; bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
• Ability to stand and lift up to 45 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate the drawing machine to draw copper wire.
• Load/unload bobbins and reels and manage take-up packages as production orders specify.
• Make quality welds, adjust dies, and monitor machine controls to meet production speeds.
• Coordinate material handling with lift drivers for continuous production.
• Perform quality checks and follow safety procedures per ISO documentation.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Shift: 7:00pm-7:00am

Pay Rate: $25.55– $26.50

Job Overview

The Drawing 2 Operator is a medium skill role that will be required to coordinate, set up, and operate the drawing machine to draw various sizes of copper wire from feeder stock.

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
• Must be able to lift up to 45 lbs

Primary Job Tasks

• Responsible for set-up and operation of multiwire drawing machine
• Operator should run correct wire sizes and correct lengths on proper take-up package as specified on production order
• Responsible for loading and unloading sets of bobbins/reels whether they are matched lengths or matched sets
• Responsible for making all pay-off bobbin/reel changes and take-up reel changes
• Operator must make high quality hot-welds and cold-welds in feeder stock to operate machine continuously
• Responsible for maintaining a layer wound package
• Responsible for a correct inventory of WIP tags daily
• Operator is responsible for proper die set-ups
• Operator must be capable of measuring wire after the various dies to ensure desired reduction is being achieved
• Operator must be capable of stringing up all wires in proper position to ensure properly constructed take-up package
• Operator must monitor, evaluate and adjust various machine controls to produce quality wire at specified production speeds
• Operator should be capable of checking concentration of drawing solution
• Operator should also be capable of diagnosing problems with feeder stock
• Operator must coordinate material handling with lift driver to ensure a continuous production process
• Operator must measure elongation of each wire on each take-up package to ensure proper annealing
• Operator should use non-deformed take-up and pay-off packages
• Operator must string up dies for wire-size changeovers and breakouts
• Operator should be able to examine wire to detect potential causes of breakouts
• Operator is responsible for making all gear changes, traverse adjustments and annealer settings
• Operator is responsible for weighing each take-up package prior to recording production
• Must be able to work under supervision and maintain ongoing communication with the supervisor and peers through verbal instruction and reports
• Put scrap into the designated scrap bins

Cross Training

Will be required to cross-train one equipment within your identified workgroup at your facility. Once trained in more complex jobs, may be required to fill 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. Perform quality checks, as outlined in the process procedures for the machine, and minor maintenance when necessary. Do not release products until all quality checks have been passed. Immediately report quality issues to the supervisor or quality manager.

Safety

Working safely is a condition of employment. Responsible to observe Southwire safety rules and maintain good housekeeping. Follow all safety procedures and rules.

Physical/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.

Benefits We Offer

• 401k with Matching & Pension Plan (Eligible for Pension after 1,000 Hours Worked)
• Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
• + More

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.