Production Operator
Production Operator
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Job Description
The Production Operator is responsible for setting up loading and operating production machines and making necessary adjustments to ensure the quality of the product meets required specifications. The Production Operator may work in one of three areas Spooling Stranding or Closing and is responsible for his/her own safety and the safety of those around the machines. The Production Operator works under the direct supervision of a Production Supervisor and the technical oversight of the Process Engineering and Quality department.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Record set-up information at the start of each order.
- Remove empty bobbins from the previously completed order and load full bundles of wire or bobbins using appropriate lifting devices.
- Weld or knot new wire new supply to trailing end of previous order (if applicable).
- Thread machine by pulling wire or strands through guides tension rollers and/or stranding or pre-forming heads.
- Secure install and adjust the proper dies stranding/pre-forming head crushing rollers post-former and carboloy rings as required by the order.
- Set the proper lay according to order specifications.
- Adjust tension and die pressure at the beginning of the order and as required throughout the entire order.
- Start lube pump as required by the order.
- Inspect and replace tensioning devices as needed.
- Inspect the set-change including cutting a strand for helix-height measurement before requesting approval from the production supervisor.
- Properly tag product stage in proper storage area and record all production.
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
- Perform all job duties in accordance with work instructions and quality standards.
- Monthly Incentives - (opportunity to earn after probationary training period)
- Other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications :
Required Qualifications
- Basic computer skills
- Possess math skills and mechanical aptitude.
- Must have the ability to learn to use and read micrometers tape measure feeler gauge and basic hand tools.
- Must be able to stand/walk on concrete floors for 10-12 hour shifts.
- Must be able to push/pull and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to work in extreme environmental conditions with temperatures ranging from 40-100 degrees Fahrenheit.
Preferred Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
- Previous manufacturing experience that includes the use of measuring devices and the use of basic math and mechanical skills.
Additional Information :
Materials and Equipment Directly Used
- Strand and Wire rope of various diameters and lengths on reels or in coils empty or unassembled reels paper lagging strips tags seizing wire blocking thimbles.
- Rewinding machines stanchions shafts collars bushings rope cutters measuring devise fork trucks banding equipment welders various hand tools.
- Personal protective equipment including safety glasses hearing protection gloves and steel-toed safety shoes.
Additional information
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
- An applicant must complete a satisfactory background check post-offer of employment. A criminal conviction will not be an automatic bar to employment.
- Must be willing and able to pass a post-offer drug screen and physical (if required)
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
