Manufacturing Operator III-Spiral, Braid, Wire Winding

Eaton Corporation•Middlesex, NC

14h

About The Position

Responsible for setting up and operating wire winders to produce a spiral wrap over Teflon® tubing. Set up and operate braiders for PTFE and larger diameter hose. Move materials and carriers based on work order and set up sheets to work station Set up braider: string up carriers, loading carriers onto braiders, pull wire from carrier and string up die per specifications, feed mandrel/hose into the braider, set up tape machine Complete quality checks on braided hose, this includes pick counts, outer diameter, high wires, score lines Strip and set-up winders, be able to perform daily maintenance on wire winder which includes tension checks, roller checks and break pad changes etc. Pull catenary to ensure wire meets specified quality standards Proof test samples of finished hose Proof test built hose on inline proof tester Load and strip PTFE tubing from steel mandrels before/after braiding. Utilize overhead crane to move mandrels to/from braiders. Operators must safely operate the crane to transport poles and product through the department. Operate oven to bake wire Use overhead hoist to lift spools of wire onto wire winders Move wire and tape from storage to work area based on router and work order Coil and place braided hose on pallets for proof testing Perform duties relative to production in the assigned area and is able to operate all equipment and machinery in the assigned area. Produce a quality product, safely, on-time, and with the least cost possible. Review work orders, specifications or instructions to determine material, ingredients, procedures, components and settings. Accurately record data on process travelers. Accurately complete computer transactions as necessary (labor & scrap transactions, inventory disbursements & cycle counts, etc.). Participate in cell/team activities including, but not limited to, team meetings, problem-solving, CI events, etc. Maintain a safe, clean and orderly work environment through effective housekeeping, 5S+ and TPM practices Follow all plant, safety, and environmental rules and regulations. Support plant lean, safety, quality and continuous improvement efforts. Perform all other duties as required. Know and follow established job specific and facility wide health and safety procedures. Bring health and safety issues, unsafe acts and safety suggestions to management's attention and correct those they can. Assist in developing work station risk assessments Identify and correct hazards and unsafe conditions. Accident, near-miss accident or potential hazard investigations. Actively participate in health and safety training and demonstrate competency based on training received. Participate actively in providing suggestions for the health and safety program improvement. Know and implement regulatory compliance requirements in designated work area.

Requirements

Basic math skills
Good verbal and written communication skills
Good problem-solving, prioritization and decision-making skills
Good interpersonal skills
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work on a team
Ability to learn computer transactions
Ability to learn and successfully operate production equipment
Ability to lift 30 pounds unaided
High school diploma or equivalent
This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
1 year of experience using hand and power tools
1 year experience with computer transactions in ERP system
1 year of experience working in aerospace manufacturing

Responsibilities

Set up and operate wire winders to produce a spiral wrap over Teflon® tubing
Set up and operate braiders for PTFE and larger diameter hose
Move materials and carriers based on work order and set up sheets to work station
Set up braider: string up carriers, loading carriers onto braiders, pull wire from carrier and string up die per specifications, feed mandrel/hose into the braider, set up tape machine
Complete quality checks on braided hose, this includes pick counts, outer diameter, high wires, score lines
Strip and set-up winders, be able to perform daily maintenance on wire winder which includes tension checks, roller checks and break pad changes etc.
Pull catenary to ensure wire meets specified quality standards
Proof test samples of finished hose
Proof test built hose on inline proof tester
Load and strip PTFE tubing from steel mandrels before/after braiding
Utilize overhead crane to move mandrels to/from braiders
Operate oven to bake wire
Use overhead hoist to lift spools of wire onto wire winders
Move wire and tape from storage to work area based on router and work order
Coil and place braided hose on pallets for proof testing
Perform duties relative to production in the assigned area and is able to operate all equipment and machinery in the assigned area
Produce a quality product, safely, on-time, and with the least cost possible
Review work orders, specifications or instructions to determine material, ingredients, procedures, components and settings
Accurately record data on process travelers
Accurately complete computer transactions as necessary (labor & scrap transactions, inventory disbursements & cycle counts, etc.)
Participate in cell/team activities including, but not limited to, team meetings, problem-solving, CI events, etc.
Maintain a safe, clean and orderly work environment through effective housekeeping, 5S+ and TPM practices
Follow all plant, safety, and environmental rules and regulations
Support plant lean, safety, quality and continuous improvement efforts
Perform all other duties as required
Know and follow established job specific and facility wide health and safety procedures
Bring health and safety issues, unsafe acts and safety suggestions to management's attention and correct those they can
Assist in developing work station risk assessments
Identify and correct hazards and unsafe conditions
Accident, near-miss accident or potential hazard investigations
Actively participate in health and safety training and demonstrate competency based on training received
Participate actively in providing suggestions for the health and safety program improvement
Know and implement regulatory compliance requirements in designated work area