| Location | Carrollton, GA |
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, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. 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 determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what's possible?
Job Description
JOB OVERVIEW:
The Operator, Armoring, is a medium skill role will process steel/aluminum MC Cable to achieve safety, quality and efficiency requirements. Initial duties will include but are not limited to loading and unloading raw material and correctly tagging material.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or equivalent
Must read, write, and speak English; Bilingual in Spanish is a plus
Must be able to stand and lift heavy loads for long periods of time
Operator must be able lift up to 45 lbs
Operator must be able to follow instructions
Operator must be able to interpret production orders
Any other job duties as assigned
PRIMARY JOB TASKS:
Operator should be training to qualify in the operation, coordinating several tasks in such a manner to maximize production while safely maintaining specific procedures and quality of steel/aluminum MC Cable
Operator must learn to make judgements concerning quality of the steel/aluminum MC Cable
Operator will learn to interact with computer controls to operate machine/work cell
Operator will learn to interact with control panels to pinpoint and eliminate various operating problems
Operator will learn to coordinate material handling, production with other operators on the line to ensure a continuous production process
Operator will learn to maintain material levels for all levels of operation
Operator will be responsible for loading and unloading of raw materials and finished goods
Must be able to work under supervision and maintain ongoing communication with the supervisor and peers through verbal instruction and reports
Identify scrap and place into designated scrap areas
CROSS TRAINING:
Will be required to cross-train on equipment within your identified workgroup at your facility
Once trained in more complex jobs, may be required to fill the position in the event of absence or vacancy
Will be required to rotate on a set frequency within your workgroup to maintain skill proficiency
QUALITY:
Use the company's ISO Quality System documentation to help guide all daily quality activities
Do not release products until all quality checks have been passed
Immediately report quality issues to the supervisor, department manager, or quality manager
SAFETY:
Working safely is a condition of employment
Follow all company environmental rules/procedures and handle all materials in a manner designed to minimize environmental impact
Follow all safety procedures and rules including safe material handling
Properly wear all required PPE
Review and know all Job Hazard Analyses for proper job sequence and hazards associated with the jobs assigned to do
Review and know all Safety Data Sheets for the jobs assigned to do
Maintain all work areas to 5S standards
Perform pre-operation safety inspection and hazard analysis
Responsible to observe Southwire safety rules and maintain good housekeeping
PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
Physical activity associated with daily performance of this job include: balance, climbing, fingering, grasping, hearing, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motions, standing, stooping, walking and sitting
Must be able to work in hot and cold environments normally found in a prefabricated building without climate-control
Operator may be exposed to high levels of noise and a dusty environment
Operator may be exposed to gaseous lift fumes
Operator may be exposed to hazardous material
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.