Machine Operator

Southwire Company; Florence (AL); On-site; USD 30,307 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Matching & Pension Plan

Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, Vision)

Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

Long & Short-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Southwire Company in Florence, AL is looking for a motivated candidate for a night shift role focused on production efficiency. Responsibilities include ensuring operators follow SOPs, leading maintenance activities, and addressing problems proactively. Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a heavy industrial environment and a high school diploma or GED. Southwire offers competitive pay between $22.00 and $27.00 per hour, along with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• One year experience working in a heavy industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Operators are performing tasks in accordance with SOPs.
• Lead preventive maintenance activities and unplanned repairs.
• Focus on achieving daily and weekly production goals efficiently.
• Act as first contact when problems arise and escalate to Supervisor if needed.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal‑clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and job‑site power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value‑add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to develop innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well‑being of the communities in which we work and live.

Location: Florence, AL

Shift: Night Shift, 6:45 PM - 7:00 AM

Pay Rate: $22.00–$27.00

Job Description

• Must have high level knowledge of equipment/process from start to finish and willing to learn where development is needed or new processes launched.
• Focused on achieving daily and weekly production goals at the most efficient way possible.
• Will act as the first point of contact when problems arise. Escalate issues to the Production Supervisor if they can’t be solved.
• Ensure Operators are performing tasks in accordance with SOPs.
• Lead, and capable of, applicable preventive maintenance activities and unplanned repairs.
• Stress safety at all times.
• Ensure work areas are clean and well organized.
• Training of Operators where needed.

Minimum Experience Requirements

• One year experience working in a heavy industrial environment
• High school diploma or GED

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.