Stranding Helper

Southwire Company; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 24,287 - 34,591; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Matching & Pension Plan

Family and Individual Insurance Packages

Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading wire and cable production firm in Huntersville, NC is seeking operations helpers to assist in the production of stranded cables. The role involves operating high-speed stranding equipment, performing specific safety tasks, and working as part of a close-knit team to meet customer demands. With flexible schedules and growth opportunities, this position supports individuals in enhancing their technical skills while ensuring a safe working environment. Experience is a plus, but training is provided.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to work on a fast-paced machine.
• Requires predictable and consistent attendance.
• Technical training will be provided for machine operation.

Responsibilities

• Help/operate high-speed stranding equipment.
• Maintain safety and quality during operations.
• Assist maintenance personnel when required.

Skills

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Technical knowledge

Tools

Overhead cranes

Pneumatic nail guns

Portable welder unit

Job description

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our commitment to delivering quality and service to our customers, exercising environmental stewardship, enhancing the well-being of our employees and giving back to the communities in which we work and live.

How will you power what’s possible?

Location: Huntersville, NC

Shift: C, D

Starting Pay Rate: $21.37

Job Description

PRIMARY FUNCTION: To help/operate high speed stranding equipment to produce specified kinds of stranded cable on specified packages. Must also sign off as High speed strander operator after successful training of the helper training sheet.

Tools/Equipment/Responsibilities

Help/operate the high speed strander with metering equipment, take up capstans, take up winding unit and payoff unit; portable welder unit, grease and blasting cabinets where applicable, using overhead cranes/loaders, various size wooden or steel reels, various size closing blocks and dies, micrometers, portable power back saw, strong adhesive tape, bolt cutters, pneumatic nail guns, fork truck, and miscellaneous small hand tools.

Must be willing to work on a fast paced, highly focused machine that will have constant attention given to safety, quality, speed, and scrap.

Will operate as the helper mainly, while on occasion act as the operator in case of call off or other circumstance that deems it necessary. This person will be part of a 2-person team on the machine and will be expected to receive machine responsibility direction from both operator and supervisor to keep flow of machine running at maximum level.

Material Handled

Various sizes and shapes of aluminum wire, aluminum alloy, aluminum wire on steel bobbins, steel or aluminum cable on steel or wooden reels, and greases and oxide inhibitors.

Source of Supervision

Receives direction from the Stranding Supervisor.

Occasional Work Requirements

Each day sweep entire work area and return tools and other materials to the proper storage areas. Aid maintenance personnel with repairs to strander or auxiliary equipment. Aids maintenance personnel with gear changes. May be required to help with bobbin stripping or cable rewinding operation or to sweep up or clean specified areas in the plant. Performs other duties as may be assigned by their immediate Supervisor, depending upon qualifications.

SAFETY RULES

• When loading bobbins or reels, pay special attention to the procedure used to load to avoid any back injuries.
• Always be aware of forklifts and make sure the driver knows where you are.

General Requirements

Demand for the product run on the high speed strander is elevated and in order for Southwire to meet customer demand, the machine must run consistently. The process is technical and requires trained individuals to perform the job independently. Because of this, it is not always possible that such an individual will be available to replace an absent operator. Therefore, predictable and consistent attendance is required due to the nature of the job.

Benefits We Offer

• 401k with Matching & Pension Plan (Eligible for Pension after 1,000 Hours Worked)
• Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
• Parental Leave
• & More

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.