Production Associate

Essex Solutions Inc.; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex Solutions Inc. in Franklin, TN, is seeking a Magnet Wire Producer to support enamel ovens and the metal casting workflow for aluminum and copper magnet wire.

You will operate enamel ovens, assist setup, monitor quench water, run wire draw machines, document measurements, and help with paperwork and housekeeping to keep production on schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years manufacturing experience, with experience in metals casting.
• Ability to operate enameling controls and lift 45 pounds.
• Willingness to wear PPE and perform repetitive setup tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operates the enamel oven, supports equipment, prepares necessary paperwork for shipment and maintains required supplies.
• Provides proper oven setup 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 completes corrective action.
• Routinely operates powered industrial equipment including forklifts and cranes.

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.

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