Extruder Operator III

Job Overview

The Operator, Extruder 3 is a high skill role that will set up and operate complex extrusion lines (that vary in speeds) and related equipment, including nylon extruders, pay-offs and take-ups. This operator will be responsible for blending different materials within the extrusion lines.

General Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must read, write, and speak English; Bilingual in Spanish is a plus
• Must be able to read and comprehend production orders and the instrumentation on complex equipment
• Must be able to lift 45 lbs
• Must be able to follow instructions
• Basic math skills (adding, subtracting, etc..)

Primary Job Tasks

• Work under supervision and maintain ongoing communication with the supervisor and peers through verbal instruction and reports
• Properly setup 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
• Keep inventory of WIP tags daily
• Put scrap into the designated scrap bins
• 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

Physical/Environmental Demands

• Work in hot and cold environments normally found in a prefabricated building without climate-control
• Exposed to water, some heat, cold, dust and fumes
• 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