Role Description
The Stranding Operator is responsible for setting up loading and operating the stranding machine and making necessary adjustments to ensure the quality of the strand meets required specifications. The Stranding Operator is responsible for his/her own safety and the safety of those around the stranding machine.
The Stranding Operator must exhibit the behaviors of the WireCo Business System (WBS):
- Teamwork welcomes an environment of inclusiveness and healthy debate that reflects our teams strength
- Accountable celebrates our successes learn from failures avoid excuses and own the outcomes of our efforts
- SelfAware demonstrates an understanding of our strengths and needs considering how our actions impact others
- Noble Intent acts in the interests of others approaching our work with integrity to ensure the best outcome
- Determined takes initiative share ideas and find solutions to win and achieve our goals
- Transparent promotes open and honest communication and constructive feedback for clarity and truth
- Curious seeks knowledge and outside input to test our way of thinking challenging the status quo
Duties & Responsibilities
- Record setup information at the start of each order.
- Load in full bobbins with the use of appropriate mechanical devices.
- Weld or knot new wire with old wire in the machine from previous order (if applicable).
- Thread machine by pulling wire through guides and stranding heads.
- Secure install and adjust the proper dies stranding head postformer and carboloy rings as required by the order.
- Set the proper lay according to order specifications.
- Twist the new strand together and pick the wires into the proper strand construction.
- Adjust bobbin tension and die pressure at the beginning of the order and as required throughout the entire order.
- Inspect and replace tensioning devices as needed.
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
- Perform all job duties in accordance with work instructions and quality standards.
Qualifications :
Required Qualifications
- Stranding Operators should possess math skills and mechanical aptitude
- Stranding Operators must have the ability to use and read micrometers tape measure feeler gauge and basic hand tools
- Standing/walking on concrete floors for 12hour shifts
- Pushing/pulling lifting up to 50 lbs.
Preferred Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED or equivalent
Additional Information :
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
- An applicant must complete a satisfactory background check postoffer of employment. A criminal conviction will not be an automatic bar to employment.
- Must be willing and able to pass a postoffer drug screen and physical (if required)
- Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability
Materials and Equipment Directly Used
- Personal protective equipment including safety glasses hearing protection gloves and steeltoed safety shoes
- Stranding Operators will be required to use JDE TranCollector scan guns to issue and return material from a work order. Scan guns will also be used to record production and print production tags.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime