Production 16 Carrier Braider - 2nd Shift

Prysmian•Rocky Mount, NC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves operating multiple lines of 16 Carrier braider and pair strander machines to provide a braided covering over pair conductors. The operator will be responsible for selecting appropriate gearing, loading carriers with proper supply, threading material, loading and tying in the core, monitoring machine operation, replacing supply spools, and ensuring proper braid coverage. The position also requires understanding the mechanics of the braiders for minor repairs, maintaining housekeeping and 6S responsibilities, performing operator preventive maintenance, and participating in plant safety and lean activities. Additionally, the operator will keep machinery clean and lubricated, and properly document production in SAP.

Requirements

Exceptional color perception.
Good physical condition.
Strength required to apply up to 100 lbs. of force.
Ability to work to 1/1000 inch tolerance.
High school education or equivalent.
Reading, writing, simple math are included in job responsibilities.
Initiative required in adjusting quality during the process and using active machine run time for completion of paperwork and housekeeping duties.
Understanding, communication and adherence to schedule needs (including Kanban) are critical.

Responsibilities

Operate multiple lines - 16 Carrier braider and pair strander.
Operate braiders to provide a braided covering over pair conductors.
Select gearing needed by using charts and written instructions.
Load carriers with proper supply; thread ends of braiding material through closing die.
Load core in payoff and thread through carrier.
Tie in core to take-up reel.
Start machine and monitor run time.
Replace supply spools as necessary.
Run machine until end is firmly meshed in braid; stop machine, cut out excess (old & new) and smooth braid coverage.
Acquire an understanding of the mechanics of the braiders so as to be able to replace wear items / minor repairs in most instances except a major breakdown.
Maintain housekeeping, 6S responsibilities / chores, and operator PM’s (preventive maintenance) in immediate area.
Actively participate in all plant safety, 6S, Kaizen, and lean activities / initiatives.
Keep machinery clean and moving surfaces properly lubricated.
Properly document production labor and material movements in SAP confirmations.