Extruder Operator II

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Operator, Extruder 2 is a high skill role that will set up and operate extrusion lines and related equipment, including nylon extruders, coilers, pay-offs and take-ups (manual or automatic).

• These lines that will fall under this job class may operate as single or two person lines based on line or product complexity.
• For example, some commonly ran machines that would fall under this job title would be: Jacket/Romex and Tandem Lines (BWP), Circuit Size THHN Extruder and Jacket/Romex Liens (North Campus).

General Requirements

• A 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 read and comprehend production orders and the instrumentation on complex equipment.
• Basic math skills (adding, subtracting, etc..)

Primary Job Tasks

• 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.
• Responsible for proper setup of extrusion line and related equipment with correct tip and die and correct wire size.
• Responsible to maintain correct wire size, insulation thickness and concentricity.
• Responsible for application of correct print of acceptable quality on cable.
• Responsible to observe Southwire safety rules, maintain good housekeeping and perform all other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for using proper compound and correct amounts of color concentrate.
• Responsible to keep wire and compound loss at a minimum during start-up and change-overs.
• Responsible for correct inventory of WIP tags daily.
• Will be required to cross-train on equipment within your identified workgroup at your facility.
• 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 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.
• Extruders give off a substantial amount of radiant heat.
• The hopper vacuums, motors, air-wipes and other machinery can be quite noisy.
• 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.

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.
• The operator is constantly exposed to water, some heat, cold, dust and fumes.

Benefits

• 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