Core Fabricator - 1st

Eaton Corporation•Nacogdoches, TX

About The Position

Responsible for fabricating cores by forming and annealing slit core steel to produce a finished core ready to be assembled into a core/coil assembly. Efficiently manage work centers, including core former, deblock, georg, and tranco. Follow production schedules to ensure timely execution of core manufacturing processes. Set up and operate core wrapping machines, adhering to strict specifications for core items, such as steel width and grade. Load rolls of core steel onto the dereeler and wrap cores on the mandrel to meet precise dimensional requirements. Mark cores with required identification numbers and securely place a steel band around the circumference. Form and insert “end” and “side” plates using core forming machines during the annealing process. Follow established procedures (VOP) for window dies and wedges, ensuring consistent core quality. Scan units into the SAP system and load trays onto Automatic Guided Vehicles for transport to the annealing furnace. Follow deblocker VOP to move trays of cores between conveyor lines and furnaces. Skillfully remove and stack plates into bookcase bins, organizing them by ID number. Inspect and test cores meticulously to ensure they meet rigorous quality standards. Complete associated paperwork accurately and confirm each order using a scanner. Oversee and enforce lockout/tagout (LOTO) protocols to guarantee the safe deactivation and isolation of equipment, ensuring energy control procedures are correctly applied to prevent inadvertent machine startup or hazardous energy discharge during repair or maintenance, in line with OSHA regulations and organizational safety guidelines. Safely operates overhead cranes and hoisting equipment to move materials, components, and finished products within the manufacturing facility. Actively participates in problem-solving processes, contributing to efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement within the organization. Achieves and maintains target production rates or output levels, ensuring efficient operations and meeting organizational goals. Adhere to safety protocols, ensures efficient material handling, housekeeping practices (5S+), and company policies and procedures. Ability to perform basic mathematical functions as required. Ability to operate industrial equipment and hand tools. Lift up to 40 lbs. and perform physical tasks such as bending, twisting, grabbing, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, and using both hands to lift and lower materials, with or without accommodations. Enviromental Factors Adhere to proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as outlined below: Hand/Arm Gloves Over the Elbow Sleeves Eye/Face Safety Glasses Face Shield Ear Ear plugs Foot Steel Toe Metatarsal Guards Work efficiently in hot environments and tolerate loud noises. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws. You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number. We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Responsibilities

Fabricating cores by forming and annealing slit core steel to produce a finished core ready to be assembled into a core/coil assembly.
Efficiently manage work centers, including core former, deblock, georg, and tranco.
Follow production schedules to ensure timely execution of core manufacturing processes.
Set up and operate core wrapping machines, adhering to strict specifications for core items, such as steel width and grade.
Load rolls of core steel onto the dereeler and wrap cores on the mandrel to meet precise dimensional requirements.
Mark cores with required identification numbers and securely place a steel band around the circumference.
Form and insert “end” and “side” plates using core forming machines during the annealing process.
Follow established procedures (VOP) for window dies and wedges, ensuring consistent core quality.
Scan units into the SAP system and load trays onto Automatic Guided Vehicles for transport to the annealing furnace.
Follow deblocker VOP to move trays of cores between conveyor lines and furnaces.
Skillfully remove and stack plates into bookcase bins, organizing them by ID number.
Inspect and test cores meticulously to ensure they meet rigorous quality standards.
Complete associated paperwork accurately and confirm each order using a scanner.
Oversee and enforce lockout/tagout (LOTO) protocols to guarantee the safe deactivation and isolation of equipment, ensuring energy control procedures are correctly applied to prevent inadvertent machine startup or hazardous energy discharge during repair or maintenance, in line with OSHA regulations and organizational safety guidelines.
Safely operates overhead cranes and hoisting equipment to move materials, components, and finished products within the manufacturing facility.
Actively participates in problem-solving processes, contributing to efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement within the organization.
Achieves and maintains target production rates or output levels, ensuring efficient operations and meeting organizational goals.
Adhere to safety protocols, ensures efficient material handling, housekeeping practices (5S+), and company policies and procedures.
Ability to perform basic mathematical functions as required.
Ability to operate industrial equipment and hand tools.
Lift up to 40 lbs. and perform physical tasks such as bending, twisting, grabbing, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, and using both hands to lift and lower materials, with or without accommodations.
Adhere to proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as outlined below: Hand/Arm Gloves Over the Elbow Sleeves Eye/Face Safety Glasses Face Shield Ear Ear plugs Foot Steel Toe Metatarsal Guards
Work efficiently in hot environments and tolerate loud noises.