Cabler Operator I

Southwire • El Paso, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cabler 1 Operator is a medium skilled role that is responsible for safe and efficient operations of the machine, including loading/unloading reels, making hook splices, reading and interpreting production orders, selecting, identifying and installing tooling to meet production order specifications, adjusting lay length and binder tightness, loading binder, loading fillers and operating longitudinal taping head. For example, some machines that would be ran are: Drum Twister (Heflin and SCUPP), Cabling and Shielding Machines, Bunchers or Twisters (VRP). This role requires the ability to work under supervision and maintain ongoing communication with the supervisor and peers through verbal instruction and reports. The operator is responsible for completing production orders to customer specifications or other requirements, thereby producing a quality product that can be delivered to the customer on time. Machine inspections, putting scrap into designated bins, and any other job duties as assigned are also part of the responsibilities. Cross-training on equipment within the identified workgroup and rotating on a set frequency within the workgroup to maintain skill proficiency is required. Quality checks on products, maintaining general housekeeping, using shop floor correctly, and complying with legislative regulations are essential. The operator must ensure quality inspection of products compared to production order and immediately report quality issues to the supervisor or quality manager. Working safely is a condition of employment, requiring adherence to Southwire safety rules, good housekeeping, following all safety procedures and rules, properly wearing all required PPE, reviewing and knowing all Job Hazard Analyses and Safety Data Sheets, maintaining all work areas to 5S standards, performing pre-operation safety inspections, and following all company environmental rules/procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must read, write, and speak English
• Must be able to stand and lift heavy loads for long periods of time

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus

Responsibilities

• Safe and efficient operations of the machine
• Loading/unloading reels
• Making hook splices
• Reading and interpreting production orders
• Selecting, identifying and installing tooling to meet production order specifications
• Adjusting lay length and binder tightness
• Loading binder
• Loading fillers
• Operating longitudinal taping head
• Completing production orders to customer specifications or other requirements
• Producing a quality product that can be delivered to the customer on time
• Machine inspections
• Put scrap into the designated scrap bins
• Any other job duties as assigned
• Cross-train on equipment within your identified workgroup at your facility
• Fill the position in the event of absence or vacancy once trained in more complex jobs
• Rotate on a set frequency within your workgroup to maintain skill proficiency
• Use the company’s ISO Quality System documentation to help guide all daily quality activities
• Maintaining general housekeeping
• Using shop floor correctly
• Complying with legislative regulations
• Quality checks on the products the operator is running
• Quality inspection of products compared to production order
• Immediately report quality issues to the supervisor or quality manager
• 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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED