Operator, Flex/LT
About The Position
Southwire Company, LLC is a leading technology and innovation company and one of North America's largest wire and cable producers. The company manufactures a wide range of products including building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products, and engineered products. Southwire also supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools, and jobsite power and lighting solutions. Additionally, they offer digital solutions for contractor planning and utility grid resiliency, as well as field services like cable testing, rejuvenation, and replacement. Southwire is committed to competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement, and unlimited growth opportunities, driven by decades of growth through innovation, environmental stewardship, and community well-being.
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
- Must be able to follow instructions
- Must be able to interpret production orders
- Any other job duties as assigned
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in Spanish is a plus
Responsibilities
- Process steel core conduit to achieve safety, quality, and efficiency requirements.
- Load and unload raw material.
- Transport materials.
- Perform equipment cleanout.
- Train to qualify in the operation and coordinate tasks to maximize production while maintaining specific procedures and quality of steel core conduit.
- Make judgments concerning the quality of steel core conduit.
- Interact with computer controls to operate machines/work cells.
- Interact with HMI screens to pinpoint and eliminate operating problems.
- Coordinate material handling and production with other operators to ensure a continuous production process.
- Maintain material levels for all levels of operation.
- Load and unload raw materials and finished goods.
- Work under supervision and maintain ongoing communication with supervisor and peers.
- Identify scrap and place into designated scrap areas.
- Cross-train on equipment within the identified workgroup.
- Fill positions in the event of absence or vacancy once trained in more complex jobs.
- Rotate on a set frequency within the workgroup to maintain skill proficiency.
- Use company's ISO Quality System documentation for daily quality activities.
- Ensure products are not released until all quality checks have passed.
- Immediately report quality issues to the supervisor, department manager, or quality manager.
- 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 associated hazards.
- Review and know all Safety Data Sheets for assigned jobs.
- Maintain all work areas to 5S standards.
- Perform pre-operation safety inspection and hazard analysis.
- Follow all company environmental rules/procedures and handle materials in a manner designed to minimize environmental impact.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Employee benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Unlimited growth opportunities
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
