Drawing Operator II

Southwire•El Paso, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Drawing 2 Operator is a medium skill role that will be required to coordinate, set up, and operate the drawing machine to draw various sizes of copper wire from feeder stock. This role involves ensuring the correct wire sizes and lengths are run on the proper take-up package, loading and unloading bobbins/reels, and making necessary changes to pay-off and take-up reels. The operator must be capable of making high-quality welds, maintaining a layer wound package, and performing proper die set-ups. Additionally, the operator will measure wire to ensure desired reduction, string up wires correctly, monitor and adjust machine controls for quality and speed, check drawing solution concentration, diagnose feeder stock problems, and coordinate material handling. Measuring wire elongation for proper annealing, using non-deformed packages, stringing up dies for changes, examining wire for breakouts, making gear changes, traverse adjustments, and annealer settings are also key responsibilities. The operator is responsible for weighing take-up packages, recording production, working under supervision, maintaining communication with supervisors and peers, and putting scrap into designated bins. Cross-training on equipment within the workgroup and rotating to maintain skill proficiency is required. The role also involves adhering to the company's ISO Quality System, performing quality checks, minor maintenance, and immediately reporting quality issues. Working safely, observing safety rules, and maintaining good housekeeping are conditions of employment.

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
Must be able to lift up to 45 lbs

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish is a plus

Responsibilities

Responsible for set-up and operation of multiwire drawing machine
Operator should run correct wire sizes and correct lengths on proper take-up package as specified on production order
Responsible for loading and unloading sets of bobbins/reels whether they are matched lengths or matched sets
Responsible for making all pay-off bobbin/reel changes and take-up reel changes
Operator must make high quality hot-welds and kold-welds in feeder stock in order to operate machine continuously
Responsible for maintaining a layer wound package
Responsible for a correct inventory of WIP tags daily
Operator is responsible for proper die set-ups
Operator must be capable of measuring wire after the various dies to ensure desired reduction is being achieved
Operator must be capable of stringing up all wires in proper position to ensure properly constructed take-up package
Operator must monitor, evaluate and adjust various machine controls in order to produce quality wire at specified production speeds
Operator should be capable of checking concentration of drawing solution
Operator should also be capable of diagnosing problems with feeder stock
Operator must coordinate material handling with lift driver to ensure a continuous production process
Operator must measure elongation of each wire on each take-up package to ensure proper annealing
Operator should use non-deformed take-up and pay-off packages
Operator must string up dies for wire-size changeovers and breakouts
Operator should be able to examine wire to detect potential causes of breakouts
Operator is responsible for making all gear changes, traverse adjustments and annealer settings
Operator is responsible for weighing each take-up package prior to recording production
Must be able to work under supervision and maintain ongoing communication with the supervisor and peers through verbal instruction and reports
Put scrap into the designated scrap bins
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
Use the company’s ISO Quality System documentation to help guide all daily quality activities
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

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