Rewinder

Superior Essex; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Superior Essex in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Rewinder to set up and operate the rewinder machine for respooling and quality confirmation of products from other departments. The role emphasizes following plant rules, maintaining cleanliness, and accurately measuring wire with micrometers.

The ideal candidate will be able to read manufacturing instructions, use basic hand tools, and document data while maintaining safe, efficient production lines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Entry level position; training provided.
• Ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions.
• Follow plant work rules, safety rules and procedures.
• Keep area clean and organized.

Responsibilities

• Roll reels from staging area to jack and place in the jack.
• Thread wire through rewinder and control reel speed.
• Guide wire onto new reel and ensure correct placement.
• Maintain inspection logs and reel labels.
• Monitor processes and controls to assure quality.
• Place completed reel in designated location.
• Use micrometers to measure wire and enter data.
• Communicate with supervisors and associates.

Skills

Follow instructions

Quality control

Attention to detail

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Wire cutters

Pliers

Wrenches

Hammer

Computer

Job description

Position Overview

The Rewinder sets up and operates the rewinder machine to perform respooling and confirm quality of product that other departments produce.

Position Overview

The Rewinder sets up and operates the rewinder machine to perform respooling and confirm quality of product that other departments produce.

Primary Responsibilities

• Rolls reel to jack from staging area and place in jack
• Strings wire through rewinder machine. Operates machine to control speed of reel
• Guides wire onto new reel to ensure correct placement. Maintains accurate inspection logs and reel labels
• Monitors processes & controls to assure quality
• Places completed reel in designated location
• Uses and reads micrometers to measure wire. Completes paperwork, record and enter data
• Communicates with supervisors & associates

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

Minimum Experience Required

• Entry level

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

• n/a

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

• Ability to follow plant work rules, work instructions, safety rules and established processes, procedures & practices
• Maintains cleanliness of area
• Ability to use of tools including wire cutters, pliers, wrenches, hammer, micrometers, and computer
• Ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions

Computer Equipment and Software Requirements

• Computer literate