Stranding Equipment Operator

2 days ago


North Little Rock, Arkansas, United States Southwire Company LLC Full time

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America's largest wire and cable producers. Our company manufactures building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products, and engineered products. We also supply assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools, and jobsite power and lighting solutions. Additionally, we offer digital solutions, including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency, as well as field services, such as cable testing, rejuvenation, and replacement, to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement, and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship, and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what's possible?

Job Description

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

To assist in operating high-speed stranding equipment to produce specified kinds of stranded cable on specified packages. The successful candidate must also sign off as a High Speed Strander Operator after completing the helper training sheet.

Tools/Equipment/Responsibilities:

Assist in operating the high-speed strander with metering equipment, take-up capstans, take-up winding unit, and payoff unit; portable welder unit, grease and blasting cabinets (where applicable), using overhead cranes/loaders, various size wooden or steel reels, various size closing blocks and dies, micrometers, portable power back saw, strong adhesive tape, bolt cutters, pneumatic nail guns, fork truck, and miscellaneous small hand tools.

Must be willing to work on a fast-paced, highly focused machine that requires constant attention to safety, quality, speed, and scrap.

Will operate as a helper mainly, while occasionally acting as the operator in case of a call-off or other circumstance that deems it necessary. This person will be part of a 2-person team on the machine and will be expected to receive machine responsibility direction from both the operator and supervisor to maintain the maximum level of machine flow.

Material Handled:

Various sizes and shapes of aluminum wire, aluminum alloy, aluminum wire on steel bobbins, steel or aluminum cable on steel or wooden reels, and greases and oxide inhibitors.

Source of Supervision:

Receives direction from the Stranding Supervisor.

OCCASIONAL WORK REQUIREMENTS:

Each day, sweep the entire work area and return tools and other materials to the proper storage areas. Aid maintenance personnel with repairs to the strander or auxiliary equipment. Assist maintenance personnel with gear changes. May be required to help with bobbin stripping or cable rewinding operations or to sweep up or clean specified areas in the plant. Performs other duties as may be assigned by their immediate Supervisor, depending on qualifications.

SAFETY RULES:

When loading bobbins or reels, pay special attention to the procedure used to load to avoid any back injuries.

Always be aware of forklifts and make sure the driver knows where you are.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

The demand for the product run on the high-speed strander is elevated, and in order to meet customer demand, the machine must run consistently. The process is technical and requires trained individuals to perform the job independently. Due to this, it is not always possible to have such an individual available to replace an absent operator. Therefore, predictable and consistent attendance is required due to the nature of the job.

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.



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