Armoring Machine Operator

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.

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

Primary Job Tasks

• Any other job duties as assigned
• 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