Production 16 Carrier Braider - 2nd Shift

Prysmian; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian in Rocky Mount, NC is seeking a 16 Carrier Braider Operator to run multiple braiding lines and maintain high-quality braiding for cable conductors. You will load carriers, thread braiding material, monitor run times, replace spools, and document production data in SAP, while following 6S and safety practices on the plant floor.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, strong color perception, and the physical ability to lift up to 100 lbs, with the initiative to sustain tight

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required.
• Reading, writing and basic math are part of duties.
• Exceptional color perception required.
• Ability to maintain 1/1000 inch tolerances.
• Must have physical strength to lift up to 100 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate 16 Carrier Braider lines and related equipment.
• Braiding to provide braided covering over pair conductors.
• Load carriers, thread ends through closing die, and load core in payoff.
• Monitor machine run time and replace spools as needed.
• Document production labor and material movements in SAP.
• Maintain 6S housekeeping and participate in safety and lean initiatives.

Skills

Color perception

Physical fitness

Attention to tolerance

Reading/writing/basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Micrometer

Pliers

Wire cutters

Scissors

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION – 16 CARRIER BRAIDER OPERATOR

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate multiple lines - 16 Carrier braider and pair strander.
• Operate braiders to provide a braided covering over pair conductors
• Select gearing needed by using charts and written instructions
• Load carriers with proper supply; thread ends of braiding material through closing die
• Load core in payoff and thread through carrier
• Tie in core to take-up reel
• Start machine and monitor run time
• Replace supply spools as necessary
• Run machine until end is firmly meshed in braid; stop machine, cut out excess (old & new) and smooth braid coverage.
• Acquire an understanding of the mechanics of the braiders so as to be able to replace wear items / minor repairs in most instances except a major breakdown
• Maintain housekeeping, 6S responsibilities / chores, and operator PM's (preventive maintenance) in immediate area
• Actively participate in all plant safety, 6S, Kaizen, and lean activities / initiatives.
• Keep machinery clean and moving surfaces properly lubricated
• Properly document production labor and material movements in SAP confirmations.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Exceptional color perception. Good physical condition.
• Strength required to apply up to 100 lbs. of force
• Ability to work to 1/1000 inch tolerance.
• High school education or equivalent. Reading, writing, simple math are included in job responsibilities.
• Initiative required in adjusting quality during the process and using active machine run time for completion of paperwork and housekeeping duties. Understanding, communication and adherence to schedule needs (including Kanban) are critical.

EQUIPMENT USED:

16 Carrier Braider, with counters, chain hoists, payoffs and takeups. Various sizes of metal and wooden reels. Pliers (needle-nose), wire cutters, scissors, various hand tools, micrometers. Housekeeping equipment.

Prysmian, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

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