Extrusion

Superior Essex Communications; Fort Wayne (IN); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Superior Essex Communications in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking an entry-level Extrusion Operator to set up and operate wire extrusion machinery, monitor processes, and ensure quality while following safety guidelines.

You will unwrap, tag, measure with micrometers, weigh reels, enter data, and work with a team to meet production orders. High school diploma or GED required; strong communication and basic math skills preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Entry level position with no prior experience required.
• Follows standard operating procedures and safety rules.
• Basic math skills and strong communication are required.

Responsibilities

• Unwrap coils, baskets or reels and properly tag.
• Weld metal wire ends together to feed through machine. Apply insulation.
• Set up machine per order requirements.
• Consistently monitor machine processes to ensure proper settings and quality.
• Weigh completed reel and complete paperwork, record and enter data.
• Use and read micrometers to measure wire.
• Place completed reel in designated area.
• Communicate with supervisors and associates.
• Read and understand manufacturing instructions
• Follow plant work rules, work instructions, safety rules and established processes, procedures & practices. Maintain cleanliness of work area. Use of tools including (but not limited to) wire cutters, pliers, wrenches, hammer, micrometers, and computer.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Follows SOP

Basic math skills

Strong communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Wire cutters

Pliers

Wrenches

Hammer

Computer

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Extrusion is responsible for setting up and operating machinery, maintaining machinery, monitoring the production process, ensuring quality production while maintaining safety according to guidelines, policies and procedures.

Primary Responsibilities

• Unwrap coils, baskets or reels and properly tag.
• Weld metal wire ends together to feed through machine. Apply insulation.
• Set up machine per order requirements.
• Consistently monitor machine processes to ensure proper settings and quality.
• Weigh completed reel and complete paperwork, record and enter data.
• Use & read micrometers to measure wire.
• Place completed reel in designated area.
• Communicate with supervisors & associates.
• Read and understand manufacturing instructions
• Follow plant work rules, work instructions, safety rules and established processes, procedures & practices. Maintain cleanliness of work area. Use of tools including (but not limited to) wire cutters, pliers, wrenches, hammer, micrometers, and computer.
• Other duties as assigned

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

Minimum Experience Required

• Entry level

License(s) and/or Certification(s) Required

• n/a

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Follows standard operating procedures
• Basic math skills
• Strong communication skills

Computer Equipment and Software Requirements

• Computer literate

Superior Essex is the parent brand of Essex Solutions, Superior Essex Communications, IVA, Lacroix + Kress, Hi-Wire, and Essex Brownell. It has over 3,000 employees in 11 countries, on three continents. Superior Essex is the leading, global provider of magnet wire and is on the forefront of communications fiber application as well as Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology. It is instrumental in creating disruptive technological advancements in the electrification of the automotive, energy, and industrial sectors. Superior Essex is committed to pioneering smart building technology while also setting the pace on sustainability. Superior Essex is Everywhere You Live and Work. Additional information is available at superioressex.com .

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