Extruder Operator III

Southwire Company LLC • GA

111d • $27

About The Position

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible?

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must read, write, and speak English; Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
• Must be able to read and comprehend production orders and the instrumentation on complex equipment.
• Must be able to lift 45 lbs.
• Must be able to follow instructions.
• Basic math skills (adding, subtracting, etc.).
• Judgments concerning operation of extrusion line and related equipment are encountered.
• Must be able to stand and lift heavy loads for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate complex extrusion lines and related equipment, including nylon extruders, pay-offs and take-ups.
• Blend different materials within the extrusion lines.
• Maintain ongoing communication with the supervisor and peers through verbal instruction and reports.
• Ensure proper setup of extrusion line and related equipment with correct tip and die and correct wire size.
• Maintain correct wire size, insulation thickness and concentricity.
• Apply correct print of acceptable quality on cable.
• Observe Southwire safety rules, maintain good housekeeping and perform all other duties as assigned.
• Use proper compound and correct amounts of color concentrate.
• Keep wire and compound loss at a minimum during start-up and changeovers.
• Maintain correct inventory of WIP tags daily.
• Put scrap into the designated scrap bins.
• Cross-train on equipment within the identified workgroup.
• Rotate on a set frequency within the workgroup to maintain skill proficiency.
• Use the company’s ISO Quality System documentation to guide daily quality activities.
• Do not release products until all quality checks have been passed.
• Immediately report quality issues to the supervisor or quality manager.

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

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED