Drawing Operator II

Job Description

The Drawing 2 Operator is a medium skill role required to coordinate, set up, and operate the drawing machine to draw various sizes of copper wire from feeder stock.

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
• Must be able to lift up to 45 lbs

Primary Job Tasks

• Responsible for set-up and operation of multiwire drawing machine
• Operator should run correct wire sizes and correct lengths on proper take-up package as specified on production order
• Responsible for loading and unloading sets of bobbins/reels whether they are matched lengths or matched sets
• Responsible for making all pay-off bobbin/reel changes and take-up reel changes
• Operator must make high quality hot-welds and kold-welds in feeder stock in order to operate machine continuously
• Responsible for maintaining a layer wound package
• Responsible for a correct inventory of WIP tags daily
• Operator is responsible for proper die set-ups
• Operator must be capable of measuring wire after the various dies to ensure desired reduction is being achieved
• Operator must be capable of stringing up all wires in proper position to ensure properly constructed take-up package
• Operator must monitor, evaluate and adjust various machine controls in order to produce quality wire at specified production speeds
• Operator should be capable of checking concentration of drawing solution
• Operator should also be capable of diagnosing problems with feeder stock
• Operator must coordinate material handling with lift driver to ensure a continuous production process
• Operator must measure elongation of each wire on each take-up package to ensure proper annealing
• Operator should use non-deformed take-up and pay-off packages
• Operator must string up dies for wire-size changeovers and breakouts
• Operator should be able to examine wire to detect potential causes of breakouts
• Operator is responsible for making all gear changes, traverse adjustments and annealer settings
• Operator is responsible for weighing each take-up package prior to recording production
• Must be able to work under supervision and maintain ongoing communication with the supervisor and peers through verbal instruction and reports
• Put scrap into the designated scrap bins

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
• Perform quality checks, as outlined in the process procedures for the machine, and minor maintenance when necessary
• Do not release products until all quality checks have been passed
• Immediately report quality issues to the supervisor or quality manager

Safety

• Working safely is a condition of employment
• Responsible to observe Southwire safety rules and maintain good housekeeping
• Follow all safety procedures and rules

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

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