Skilled Machine Operator - Night Shift

Superior Essex Communications; Hoisington (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Superior Essex Communications is seeking an Insulating Operator to run Tandem Insulating machines that draw, insulate, and spool copper wire. The role ensures insulated wire meets physical specs by following procedures and setup changes as required.

The position emphasizes accurate data entry, workflow adherence, and safe operation of equipment, with responsibilities spanning setup, operation, and documentation of production information.

Qualifications

• One year solid work experience.
• Ability to start and stop machinery and clean up equipment after run completion.
• Maintain general area housekeeping and safety.
• Attention to detail in following procedures and product specs.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate insulating lines and ancillary equipment according to procedures and product specs.
• Handle finished product and move bobbins to storage racks.
• Roll bobbins to inspection, scrap areas, and machine loading points.
• Read and interpret product/process information and online measuring data.
• Complete paperwork and electronic data entry accurately (time sheets, production tags).

Skills

Machinery operation

Quality control

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Data entry

Job description

Position Overview

The Insulating Operator position operates Tandem Insulating machines, which can draw, insulate, and spool copper wire. The Tandem Insulating process is the second of many processes required to manufacture telephone and Datacom wire and cable. This position must follow operating procedures and specifications in order to manufacture insulated wire that consistently meets physical specifications.

Primary Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates insulating lines and ancillary equipment according to established operating procedures and product specifications to include stringing up draw boxes, making color and band mark changes, servicing poly and color hoppers, changing and welding in copper stems, and checking samples while maintaining safety and quality requirements.
• Handles the finished product by putting bobbins of wire in storage racks
• rolling bobbins to the inspection area
• rolling bobbins to the scrap area
• rolling empty bobbins to the machines and loading them
• Reads and interprets product and process information, including online measuring equipment, to correctly manufacture the product according to established quality standards
• Must accurately complete all paperwork and electronic data entry, including time sheets, production tags, and transactional production information.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

Minimum Experience Required

• One year solid work experience

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

• n/a

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

• Ability to start and stop the machinery, clean up equipment after run completion to prepare for new product set up, and maintain general area housekeeping
• Attention to detail

Computer Equipment and Software Requirements

• Inputs information into computer