Extruder Operator III

About the role

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? Location: El Paso, TX.

Schedule

Shift: 7:009m-7:00am

Pay

Pay Rate: $29.80 – $30.84

Responsibilities

• Work under supervision and maintain ongoing communication with the supervisor and peers through verbal instruction and reports.
• Proper setup of extrusion line and related equipment with correct tip and die and correct wire size.
• Maintain correct wire size, insulation thickness and concentricity.
• Apply correct print of acceptable quality on cable.
• Observe Southwire safety rules, maintain good housekeeping and perform all other duties as assigned.
• Use proper compound and correct amounts of color concentrate.
• Keep wire and compound loss at a minimum during start-up and changeovers.
• Maintain correct inventory of WIP tags daily; put scrap into designated scrap bins.
• Cross‑train on equipment within identified workgroup; fill position in event of absence or vacancy; rotate on set frequency to maintain skill proficiency.
• Use the company’s ISO Quality System documentation to guide daily quality activities; do not release products until all quality checks have passed; immediately report quality issues to the supervisor or quality manager.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English; bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
• Ability to read and comprehend production orders and the instrumentation on complex equipment.
• Ability to lift 45 lbs.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Basic math skills (adding, subtracting, etc.).
• Ability to stand and lift heavy loads for long periods of time.

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