Operator, Cabler I

Southwire Company; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Matching & Pension Plan

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Disability insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Southwire Company, Lafayette, IN, seeks a Cabler 1 Operator to safely run and load equipment, splice cables, read orders, and install tooling for production. The role requires standing, lifting heavy loads, and basic reading of production orders.

The shift is 6:45 pm to 7:00 am, with pay between $21.84 and $23.24 per hour. Qualified applicants have a high school diploma or equivalent and English proficiency; Spanish language skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must read, write, and speak English; bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate with supervision and communicate with supervisor and peers.
• Complete production orders to customer specifications, ensuring on-time delivery.
• Perform machine inspections and manage scrap appropriately.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.
• Cross-train and rotate within the group as needed.

Skills

English proficiency

Spanish a plus

Heavy lifting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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’s possible?

Location: Lafayette, IN

Shift: 6:45 pm - 7:00 AM

Pay Rate: $21.84– $23.24

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW

The Cabler 1 Operator is a medium skilled role that is responsible for safe and efficient operations of the machine, including loading/unloading reels, making hook splices, reading and interpreting production orders, selecting, identifying and installing tooling to meet production order specifications, adjusting lay length and binder tightness, loading binder, loading fillers and operating longitudinal taping head.

For example, some machines that would be ran are: Drum Twister (Heflin and SCUPP), Cabling and Shielding Machines, Bunchers or Twisters (VRP)

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

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 completing production orders to customer specifications or other requirements, thereby producing a quality product that can be delivered to the customer on time.
• Operator is responsible for machine inspections.
• Put scrap into the designated scrap bins.
• Any other job duties as assigned.

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.
• Responsible for maintaining general housekeeping, using shop floor correctly, and complying with legislative regulations.
• Quality checks on the products the operator is running.
• Quality inspection of products compared to production order.
• 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
• 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

• 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.