Operator, Buncher II

Southwire Company, LLC; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Match

Pension Plan

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Growth

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Southwire Company, LLC in SCUPP is seeking an Operator, Buncher 2 to join our manufacturing team. This medium-skill role will oversee the process of creating cabled multi-wire for use in various products and sizes.

The position requires a high school diploma, English proficiency, ability to lift up to 45 lbs, and the stamina for standing long shifts. Evening hours and a pay rate of $28.50–$30.33 per hour are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must read, write, and speak English; bilingual Spanish is a plus.
• Must be able to stand and lift heavy loads for long periods.
• Must be able to lift up to 45 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate Buncher to produce cabled multi-wire.
• Ensure correct wire sizes, lengths and lay directions.
• Load and unload bobbins and reels.
• Make pay-off bobbin changes and take-up reel changes.
• Maintain a layer-wound package and proper scrap disposal.
• Load payoff/wind reels properly and thread payoff wire.
• Set up lay length and taping head; perform welds/splices when needed.
• Complete housekeeping and report defects.

Skills

English proficiency

Bilingual (Spanish)

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Buncher machinery

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 jobsite 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 developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what'spossible?

Location:SCUPP

Shift: 6:50PM - 7:00AM

Pay Rate:$28.50- $30.33

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW

The Operator, Buncher 2 role is a medium skill role that will be responsible for the process of creating cabled multi-wire for use in a variety of products and sizes

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

• Must be able to work under supervision and maintain ongoing communication with the supervisor and peers through verbal instruction and reports


• Responsible for set-up and operation of Buncher


• Responsible for correct wire sizes, lengths and directions of lays of multiwire cable


• Responsible for loading and unloading sets of bobbins whether they are matched lengths or matched sets


• Responsible for making all pay-off bobbin changes and take-up reel changes


• Responsible for maintaining a layer wound package


• Put scrap into the designated scrap bins


• Load and unload payoff and take-up reels properly


• String-up payoff wire into buncher


• Set up lay length and taping head


• Make hot and kold-welds and splices when necessary


• Perform necessary housekeeping procedures


• May be asked to perform auxiliary tasks as needed, including the investigation of defects generated by the machine

CROSS TRAINING

• Will be required to cross-train onequipment within your identified workgroup at your facility


• Once trained in more complex jobs, may be required tofill 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

• Do not release products until all quality checks have been passed


• Perform quality checks, as outlined in the process procedures for the machine, and minor maintenance when necessary


• Immediately report quality issues to the supervisor or quality manager


• Use the company's ISO Quality System documentation to help guide all daily quality activities

SAFETY

• Working safely is a condition of employment


• Follow all safety procedures and rules


• Properly wear all required PPE


• Review and know all Job Hazard Analyses for proper job sequence and hazards associated with the jobs assigned to do


• Review and know all Safety Data Sheets for the jobs assigned to do


• Maintain all work areas to 5S standards


• Perform pre-operation safety inspection and hazard analysis


• Follow all company environmental rules/procedures and handle all materials in a manner designed to minimize environmental impact

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• The operator is constantly exposed to water, some heat, cold, dust and fumes


• Must be able to work in hot and cold environments normally found in a prefabricated building without climate-control


• 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

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


• Parental Leave


• & 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.