IN Insulating Operator D shift

Duties

• Performs duties associated with the continuous wire extruding machines and auxiliary equipment to produce wire to specific tolerance and finish.
• Setup extrusion machines in accordance with required product.
• Selects correct machine tooling.
• Controls to regulate temperature, speed, thickness of PVC/Nylon on wire.
• Splices and but welds ends of wire.
• String up machine.
• Measures and examines extruded products to locate defects and to check for conformance to specifications, adjusting controls as necessary to alter products.
• Checks wire for quality cosmetic and color print.
• Moves materials by hand, using hoist, overhead crane and or forklift.
• Observes machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunction.
• Performs prescribed preventative maintenance on machines as required.
• Placed takeup spool into machines and adjust the travel of distributor to width of spool.
• Uses precision instruments to perform quality testing.
• Cuts wire when specified footage has been wound and wraps end of wire by hand or using mechanical tools.
• Moves finished wire from takeup by rolling reels out of machine for pickup by forklifts.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area and observes all company and safety rules.
• Performs preventive and minor equipment maintenance as required.
• Updates GEMBA boards as required.
• Participates in Lean events as well as housekeeping and safety audits as needed.
• Performs other tasks and duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent is required. A minimum of 2 years of related experience in wire manufacturing or similar field is preferred. Must have a valid driver's license and be able to pass a drug test.