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Southwire Company · 3 days ago

Operator, Assistant

Carrollton, GA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$20.95/hr - $22.29/hr

Southwire Company, LLC is a leader in technology and innovation, and one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. The Operator Assistant is responsible for operating the palletizer and stretch wrap on wire products, ensuring quality and efficiency in the production process.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Maintain proper tundish and launder spares; rebuild, break out, casting of new sections

Assist the Casting, Operator with weekly and semi-annual shutdowns, out-of-the-mill tasks

Ensure casting checklist is completed

Assist with troubleshooting issues

Monitor casting pit for leakage, foam, wheel, water issues, etc

Train on casting operation and furnace

Certify on crane and forklift

Responsible for operation of palletizer

Responsible to maintain correct flow of material on conveyor system

Responsible to perform minor maintenance on palletizer, stretch column and conveyor

Responsible to assure that the palletizer properly stacks pallets of cartons and spools. Insure cartons and spools are of acceptable quality before palletizing

Run a specified package length

Responsible for proper spark-tester settings

Responsible to tag and package product properly

Responsible to produce a quality product according to specifications and visual check

Possible painting of wire, print removal, or reprinting while rewinding

Responsible to make a quality patch on defective material when needed

Responsible to strip insulation off scrap wire

Will be required to cross-train on equipment within your identified workgroup at your facility

Once trained in more complex jobs, 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

Do not release products until all quality checks have been passed

Perform quality checks, as outlined in the process procedures for the machine, and minor maintenance when necessary

Immediately report quality issues to the supervisor or quality manager

Use the company’s ISO Quality System documentation to help guide all daily quality activities

Responsible to observe Southwire safety rules and maintain good housekeeping

Follow all safety procedures and rules

Properly wear all required PPE

Review and know all Job Hazard Analyses for proper job sequence and hazards associated with the jobs assigned to do

Review and know all Safety Data Sheets for the jobs assigned to do

Maintain all work areas to 5S standards

Perform pre-operation safety inspection and hazard analysis

Follow all company environmental rules/procedures and handle all materials in a manner designed to minimize environmental impact

Qualification

Palletizer operationForklift certificationQuality checksBilingual in SpanishTeamworkCommunicationProblem-solving

Required

High school diploma or equivalent

Must read, write, and speak English; Bilingual in Spanish is a plus

Must be able to stand and lift heavy loads for long periods of time

Responsible for operation of palletizer

Responsible to maintain correct flow of material on conveyor system

Responsible to perform minor maintenance on palletizer, stretch column and conveyor

Responsible to assure that the palletizer properly stacks pallets of cartons and spools. Insure cartons and spools are of acceptable quality before palletizing

Run a specified package length

Responsible for proper spark-tester settings

Responsible to tag and package product properly

Responsible to produce a quality product according to specifications and visual check

Responsible to make a quality patch on defective material when needed

Responsible to strip insulation off scrap wire

Will be required to cross-train on equipment within your identified workgroup at your facility

Do not release products until all quality checks have been passed

Perform quality checks, as outlined in the process procedures for the machine, and minor maintenance when necessary

Immediately report quality issues to the supervisor or quality manager

Working safely is a condition of employment

Responsible to observe Southwire safety rules and maintain good housekeeping

Follow all safety procedures and rules

Properly wear all required PPE

Review and know all Job Hazard Analyses for proper job sequence and hazards associated with the jobs assigned to do

Review and know all Safety Data Sheets for the jobs assigned to do

Maintain all work areas to 5S standards

Perform pre-operation safety inspection and hazard analysis

Must be able to work in hot and cold environments normally found in a prefabricated building without climate-control

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

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

Company

Southwire Company

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Southwire is one of the world’s leading developers, manufacturers and suppliers of building wire and utility cable, as well as the tools

Founded in 1937

Carrollton, Georgia, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://southwire.com

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