Machine Operator (Day Shift)

Marmon Holdings, Inc.•Mount Pleasant, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Marmon Industrial Energy and Infrastructure As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best. Marmon Industrial Energy & Infrastructure (MIEI) – Mount Pleasant Is one of six specialty wire, cable, and tubing solution manufacturing companies located throughout North America. We have over 100 years of innovative engineered solutions for critical, industrial, and commercial applications. We are the experts in our industry. This will be a multi-machine role that includes the twist machine, respool, and taping operations. The Twist Operator is responsible for the setting-up and operation of the twisters to combine component sub-assemblies into a twisted cable with the addition of tape(s) as required. Day shifts are typically Mon-Thur 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent, required
Ability to process information to compile, code, categorize, calculate, tabulate, audit, verify information or data.
Ability to monitor and review information to detect and assess problems.
Near Vision - ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of observer)
Far Vision – ability to see details at a distance
Ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms, legs, and moving of the whole body, such as climbing, balancing, lifting, walking, pushing, pulling, stooping, and handling of material.
Spend time using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls
Spend time standing, as well as sitting, bending, squatting, and reaching
Use hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things
Wear common protective and safety equipment
Spend time making repetitive motions
Lifting of at least 70 pounds
Indoors, environmentally controlled

Nice To Haves

Technical training, preferred
Experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting is preferred, but not required
Monitoring – watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
Equipment selection – determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
Control Precision – adjust controls of the machine to exact positions
Communication – understand and follow written and oral instructions
Getting information – observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources
Cognitive thinking – problem solving, prioritizing activities, allocate resources, maintain an adequate supply of materials, make sound decisions, and recommend solutions in troubleshooting and repairing in a timely and effective manner.
Ability to make quick decisive decisions concerning product and machine adjustments needed to ensure product quality
Understands the importance of being exact and accurate
Evaluating Information to determine compliance with standards - using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events - identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Ability to communicate with supervisors, peers or subordinates by telephone, radio, in written form, email, or in person.

Responsibilities

Strive to achieve continuous improvement in all activities, processes, and with all projects at Dekoron.
Understanding of safety practices, and the ability to perform quality work without supervision.
Load/unload reels of insulated or bare wire, using electric hoist as required into proper payoff positions.
String components through bows and machine
Load/unload tapes onto taping heads and string-up
Set-up equipment with proper gear ratio, tension, etc.
Operate machines and auxiliary equipment to perform function
Coordinate operation of two twisting process/lines
Clean, oil, and maintain rollers/guides in machine
Maintain manufacturing control system paperwork (line logs, move tickets, etc.)
Unload finished products and check continuity
Inspect product/samples for quality acceptance and maintain logs, SPC forms, etc.
Obeys all safety rules and company policies
Maintain work area housekeeping and assist in department housekeeping
Report unusual conditions, defective material, or equipment to a supervisor
Help to maintain inventory where applicable
Ability to follow correct procedures for Kanban of insulated wire, bare drain wire, and shielding tapes
Communicate with other shift operators as to schedule and/or problems
Assist in training new employees
Perform other duties as assigned.