Carrollton GA - Production Operator (Night Shift)

About the role

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Responsibilities

• Operate wire extruding machines and auxiliary equipment to produce wire that meets specific tolerances and finishes.
• Monitor equipment and adjust machine settings to ensure product quality and adherence to safety procedures.
• Set up extrusion, armoring, and coiling machines in accordance with required product specifications.
• Select correct machine tooling and set controls to regulate temperature, speed, and thickness of PVC/Nylon on wire.
• Splice and butt weld ends of wire; string up machine.
• Measure and examine extruded products to locate defects and check for conformance to specifications, adjusting controls as necessary.
• Check wire for quality, cosmetic appearance, and color print.
• Move materials by hand, using hoist, overhead crane, and/or forklift.
• Observe machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunction.
• Perform prescribed preventative maintenance on machines as required.
• Place take-up spool into machines and adjust the travel of distributor to width of spool.
• Use precision instruments to perform quality testing.
• Cut wire when specified footage has been wound and wrap end of wire by hand or using mechanical tools.
• Move finished wire from take-up by rolling reels out of machine for pickup by forklifts.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area and observe all company and safety rules.
• Update GEMBA boards as required.
• Participate in Lean events as well as housekeeping and safety audits as needed.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Machine Operator experience
• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions
• Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment
• Strong math skills (addition, multiplication, subtraction, division, fractions)
• Basic computer skills
• Basic troubleshooting skill is a plus
• Material handling experience is a plus
• Must have visual ability to detect colors

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions

• Work in environments that may include exposure to extreme temperatures, dust, noise, and humidity
• Personal Protective Equipment is required when performing work, including safety-toed shoes, hearing protection, and gloves
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to walk for long distances
• Ability to climb ladders and work from heights