Production Associate

Superior Essex; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Superior Essex is seeking a Magnet Wire Producer to support the enamel oven operations and overall manufacturing of aluminum and copper magnet wire. The role requires attention to quality specs and process control in a fast-paced production environment.

The position involves operating equipment, performing setup, and maintaining records, with emphasis on safety, accuracy, and teamwork within the plant. A high school diploma or GED is required, and some experience in metals manufacturing is

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years manufacturing experience, metals casting preferred.
• Ability to operate enamel ovens and wire drawing machinery.

Responsibilities

• Operates the enamel oven and supports equipment.
• Performs setup using changeover/setup procedures.
• Monitors quench water level and keeps it clean.
• Operates wire draw machines to maintain wire alignment.
• Completes basket welds and records data.
• Performs startup, lubrication checks, and paperwork. Maintains housekeeping.
• Identifies problems in production and initiates corrective action.
• Safely operates forklifts and cranes as needed.

Job description

Position Overview

The Magnet Wire Producer performs functions necessary for the continuous operation of enamel oven(s), within the approved green zone of quality specs. This position will handle several functions in the manufacturing process of producing aluminum and copper magnet wire.

Position Overview

The Magnet Wire Producer performs functions necessary for the continuous operation of enamel oven(s), within the approved green zone of quality specs. This position will handle several functions in the manufacturing process of producing aluminum and copper magnet wire.

Primary Responsibilities

• Operates the enamel oven, supports equipment, prepares necessary paperwork for shipment and maintains required supplies
• Provides proper oven set up by using the changeover/setup list
• Checks the Quench water level and keeps it clean
• Operates the wire draw machines for all functions necessary to ensure proper alignment of wire throughout the process
• Completes basket welds, enters data into computer and documents basket weld breaks
• Responsible for performing all team operations including start up, verifying lube, troubleshooting for bead and undersize wire, bare wire diameter and sponge change, completion of all forms and paperwork, and housekeeping duties
• Identifies problems in production process and complete corrective action
• Routinely operates powered industrial equipment including forklifts and cranes

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

Minimum Experience Required

• Two (2) years manufacturing experience, with experience in metals casting

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

• n/a

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

• Ability to operate a series of controls to regulate the enameling process
• Ability to lift and handle 45 pounds, and pull wire with 45 lbs. of copper bar to start-up
• Repetitive movements during the setup process require ability to wear and function in protective equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally

Computer Equipment and Software Requirements

• Computer input of required information into Windows Microsoft office system