Operator, Assistant (Mill)

Southwire Company LLC • GA

101d • $25 - $27

About The Position

The Operator Assistant is an entry level role that may be responsible for operating the palletizer and stretch wrap on cartons and spools of wire produced on the jacket line. Rewind material into a specified length while spark testing and patching when necessary.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must read, write, and speak English; Bilingual in Spanish is a plus
• Must be able to stand and lift heavy loads for long periods of time

Responsibilities

• Maintain proper tundish and launder spares; rebuild, break out, casting of new sections
• Assist the Casting Operator with weekly and semi-annual shutdowns, out-of-the-mill tasks
• Ensure casting checklist is completed
• Assist with troubleshooting issues
• Monitor casting pit for leakage, foam, wheel, water issues, etc.
• Train on casting operation and furnace
• Certify on crane and forklift
• Responsible for operation of palletizer
• Maintain correct flow of material on conveyor system
• Perform minor maintenance on palletizer, stretch column and conveyor
• Ensure that the palletizer properly stacks pallets of cartons and spools
• Run a specified package length
• Ensure proper spark-tester settings
• Tag and package product properly
• Produce a quality product according to specifications and visual check
• Possible painting of wire, print removal, or reprinting while rewinding
• Make a quality patch on defective material when needed
• Strip insulation off scrap wire
• Cross-train on equipment within your identified workgroup
• Rotate on a set frequency within your workgroup to maintain skill proficiency
• Do not release products until all quality checks have been passed
• Perform quality checks, as outlined in the process procedures for the machine
• Immediately report quality issues to the supervisor or quality manager
• Use the company’s ISO Quality System documentation to help guide all daily quality activities
• Observe Southwire safety rules and maintain good housekeeping
• Follow all safety procedures and rules
• Properly wear all required PPE
• Review and know all Job Hazard Analyses for proper job sequence and hazards associated with the jobs assigned
• Maintain all work areas to 5S standards
• Perform pre-operation safety inspection and hazard analysis
• Follow all company environmental rules/procedures

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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED