Wire Winder - Off Shift

Parker•Alliance, NE

6d•Onsite

About The Position

SUMMARY OF POSITION : Operator is responsible for operating the wire wind machines and running the necessary wire required by braid machines. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : 1. Know how to set up and rethread wire winders. 2. Know color coding for identification. 3. Identify raw materials. 4. Familiarization with raw material numbers. 5. Understand and ability to adjust settings on counters for efficient bobbin footage. 6. Know correct wire construction for hoses being braided. 7. Ability to set traverse. 8. Understand and ability to operate wire stripper. 9. Understand and ability to operate all wire winders. 10. Identify and eliminate known defects. 11. Document good and non-conforming product. 12. Correctly fill out required paperwork daily. 13. Train new employees as needed. 14. Pull catenaries. 15. Detect and report problem areas or unusual conditions to the Value Stream Team Lead. 16. Perform related and other duties assigned by the Value Stream Team Lead. DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC/ NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Work safely in accordance with regulations, standards, and procedures in a manner that eliminates risk to health and the environment. Notify leadership of unsafe conditions or practices unlawful activities and activities which present unreasonable health and/or environmental risk. Report all safety and/or environmental incidents to leadership immediately. Prevent excess waste of product and/or components by operating the equipment in an efficient manner. Maintain production schedules. Participate in peer-based teams (i.e., Natural High Performance Teams), and work with groups to initiate and implement programs such as Lean Manufacturing and 5-S. Other duties may be assigned later.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Basic computer skills - Microsoft Office package
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Employee must pass Pre-employment screening

Nice To Haves

Production work preferred but not required
Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Basic knowledge and use of hand tools
Sound decision making skills
Good math, reading, writing skills
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
Mental and visual acuity for production of quality product
Strong trouble shooting skills
Ability to work well in a team environment

Responsibilities

Know how to set up and rethread wire winders.
Know color coding for identification.
Identify raw materials.
Familiarization with raw material numbers.
Understand and ability to adjust settings on counters for efficient bobbin footage.
Know correct wire construction for hoses being braided.
Ability to set traverse.
Understand and ability to operate wire stripper.
Understand and ability to operate all wire winders.
Identify and eliminate known defects.
Document good and non-conforming product.
Correctly fill out required paperwork daily.
Train new employees as needed.
Pull catenaries.
Detect and report problem areas or unusual conditions to the Value Stream Team Lead.
Perform related and other duties assigned by the Value Stream Team Lead.
Work safely in accordance with regulations, standards, and procedures in a manner that eliminates risk to health and the environment.
Notify leadership of unsafe conditions or practices unlawful activities and activities which present unreasonable health and/or environmental risk.
Report all safety and/or environmental incidents to leadership immediately.
Prevent excess waste of product and/or components by operating the equipment in an efficient manner.
Maintain production schedules.
Participate in peer-based teams (i.e., Natural High Performance Teams), and work with groups to initiate and implement programs such as Lean Manufacturing and 5-S.