Extruder Operator I — Growth & Quality Focus

Southwire Company; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Health insurance

PTO & holidays

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Southwire Company in Carrollton, GA is seeking an Operator, Extruder 1 to set up and run extrusion lines, including nylon extruders, pay-offs and take-ups. This hands-on role performs tight tolerances on wire size, insulation thickness and concentricity while following ISO quality procedures.

You will work under supervision, participate in cross-training and maintain safety and housekeeping standards as part of a two-person line team. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 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 read and comprehend production orders and the instrumentation on complex equipment.
• Must be able to lift up to 45 lbs.
• Basic math skills (adding, subtracting, etc..)
• Judgments concerning operation of extrusion line and related equipment are encountered

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Responsible for proper setup of extrusion line and related equipment with correct tip and die and correct wire size.
• Responsible to maintain correct wire size, insulation thickness and concentricity.
• Responsible for application of correct print of acceptable quality on cable.
• Responsible to observe Southwire safety rules, maintain good housekeeping and perform all other duties as assigned
• Responsible for using proper compound and correct amounts of color concentrate
• Responsible to keep wire and compound loss at a minimum during start-up and changeovers
• Responsible for correct inventory of WIP tags daily

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Southwire Company in Carrollton, GA is seeking an Operator, Extruder 1 to set up and run extrusion lines, including nylon extruders, pay-offs and take-ups. This hands-on role performs tight tolerances on wire size, insulation thickness and concentricity while following ISO quality procedures.

You will work under supervision, participate in cross-training and maintain safety and housekeeping standards as part of a two-person line team. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.