Production 304 Cabler Operator 3rd Shift

Responsibilities

• Operates cabler to strand conductors, forming cable cores.
• Applies fillers at interstices, binds core with binders.
• Sets up cabler, changes lay gears (if applicable), loads and unloads, changes dies as necessary, according to process operating instructions.
• Ensures that the correct SAP/ERP transactions are executed in the system for accurate consumption of materials and for maintaining a smooth process flow.
• Fills out required reports and monitors quality throughout the process.
• Collaborates with team to change cabler over in the most efficient way.
• Properly tags all products with accurate data.
• Effectively uses all products while minimizing scrap.
• Maintains proper housekeeping to ensure a safe working environment.
• Performs precision measurements, monitoring, and maintenance of core or unit O.D.’s with tolerances to 1/10,000 inch.

Requirements

• Color perception required.
• Good physical condition; strength to handle extreme limits when rolling and controlling finished reels, changing gears, etc. (approx. 75 lbs.). Heavy work requirements are intermittent with lighter work requirements.
• Dexterity required, particularly in threading die plates and changing reels.
• Ability to read and perform simple math problems.
• Experience working with barcode guns and computers.
• Organizational skills required.

Equipment Used

• Cabler, including cage with reel payoffs and filler payoffs, die plates, closing dies, and capstan.
• Computer and barcode guns.
• In-line equipment: binder head, fault detection devices, counters, guides, external payoffs, and takeup.
• Support equipment: reels (metal payoff), power hoist, supply carts, band mike, micrometer, cable cutter, various hand tools, wire scrapers, and housekeeping equipment.