TAR Operator

LS Cable & System U S A Inc•LSCS North Carolina, Tarboro, NC, US, NC

32d•$0 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The TAR Operator is responsible for operating repair equipment, cable armorer, and tape armorer. This role involves tending a battery of automatic winding machines that wind protective shielding into flexible conduit or over insulated wire. The operator will start the winding machine, feed insulated wire, and thread protective wire or strip through guides. Adjustments to guides will be made to ensure the correct spiral angle. Additionally, the operator will identify and make repairs to cable units, cores, and jacketed cables.

Requirements

Previous work experience in a manufacturing environment.
High school education or the equivalent.
Read, write, perform mathematical calculations, understand verbal or written instructions, provide verbal or written information to others.
Work continuous shift if requested.
Work scheduled or unscheduled overtime if requested.
Maintain a good attendance and punctuality record.
Follow all safety rules and maintain housekeeping in area of responsibility.
Work well with others.
Distinguish colors correctly.
Must be able to move about freely in a heavy industrial environment.
Must be able to qualify as a lift operator.
Standing and walking for most of the shift.
Lifting, bending, pushing and pulling.
Some pushing of reels will be necessary.
Handle reels and tooling weighing 150+ pounds or more.

Responsibilities

Setup/operation of armoring, taping, & repair machines.
Operate a payoff and take-up to rewind cable. Includes loading and unloading reels.
Replace missing or damaged wire in cable.
Locate electrical failures in cable and units.
Remove shields and jacket from finished cable.
Perform a Copper tape weld at the Taping Machine Line.
Weld in a new pad of aluminum strip on the Armoring Line.
Load/Unload Take-up/pay off reel.
Complete cable OD measurement.
Complete Armoring tightness test and tension test.
Enter output and quality data into PRT system and accurately complete all paperwork.
Perform quality checks as required to ensure wire meets UL, customer and plant specifications.
Tagging and disposition of non-conforming bobbins.
Assist in maintaining a clean work area (general housekeeping).
Perform other duties as directed by Supervisor.