Production Associate

Superior Essex Inc.; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Superior Essex Inc. is seeking a Magnet Wire Producer to support enamel oven operation and the production line for aluminum and copper magnet wire. You will manage setup, monitor water levels, operate wire draw machines, and ensure accurate documentation and housekeeping across shifts.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of manufacturing experience, preferably in metals casting, with a focus on safety and precise workmanship.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years manufacturing experience with metals casting desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operates enamel oven and supports equipment; prepares shipment paperwork.
• Sets up oven using changeover/setup lists.
• Monitors quench water level and keeps it clean.
• Operates wire draw machines to ensure wire alignment.
• Completes basket welds and logs data.

Skills

Enameling controls

Heavy lifting

Safety awareness

Verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Office

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