Rod Mill Operator Shift B

About the role

Performs duties related to the production process of a continuous copper coil drawing the copper coil from a 3/8 inch diameter to a usable size of further processing.

Responsibilities

• Uses job orders and sets up machine with dies and lubricants as required
• Changes dies as necessary, points wire and "strings up" machine through dies, and take up
• Untangles snarls, and repairs breaks in wire
• Gages wire and adds lubricants as required to hold the proper tolerances
• Welds ends for continuous flow and grinds for smooth finish
• Moves finished wire from spooler using powered lift trucks or overhead cranes and copper coil supply
• 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