Extruder Operator I
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Carrollton
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
No high school diploma or equivalent? No problem! Southwire
encourages you to apply even if you do not have a high school
diploma or equivalent. Our Pathway to Success program will help you
attain your high school equivalency while working full-time as you
pursue your career in manufacturing. Work full time and join our
Pathway to Success program to earn your GED. Apply today!A leader
in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of
North America's largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its
subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, metal-clad cable,
portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and
engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled
products, contractor equipment, hand tools and jobsite power and
lighting solutions. 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 commitment to delivering quality and
service to our customers, exercising environmental stewardship,
enhancing the well-being of our employees and giving back to the
communities in which we work and live. How will you power what's
possible?Location:BWP Shift: C Pay Rate:$27.11Job DescriptionJOB
OVERVIEW: The Operator, Extruder 1 is a high skill role that will
set up and operate extrusion lines and related equipment, including
nylon extruders, pay-offs and take-ups. These lines that fall under
this job class mainly operate as two person lines For example, some
commonly ran machines that would fall under this job title would
be: 6 inch PVC Extruder (BWP), Met Extruder (MC Plant), Jacket
Lines (Heflin) CV Lines (North Campus)GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: High
school diploma or equivalent Must read, write, and speak English;
Bilingual in Spanish is a plus Must be able to stand and lift heavy
loads for long periods of time Must be able to read and comprehend
production orders and the instrumentation on complex equipment Must
be able to lift up to 45 lbs Basic math skills (adding,
subtracting, etc..) Judgments concerning operation of extrusion
line and related equipment are encounteredPRIMARY JOB TASKS: Must
be able to work under supervision and maintain ongoing
communication with the supervisor and peers through verbal
instruction and reports Put scrap into the designated scrap bins
Responsible for proper setup of extrusion line and related
equipment with correct tip and die and correct wire size
Responsible to maintain correct wire size, insulation thickness and
concentricity Responsible for application of correct print of
acceptable quality on cable Responsible to observe Southwire safety
rules, maintain good housekeeping and perform all other duties as
assigned Responsible for using proper compound and correct amounts
of color concentrate Responsible to keep wire and compound loss at
a minimum during start-up and changeovers Responsible for correct
inventory of WIP tags dailyCROSS TRAINING: Will be required to
cross-train on equipment within your identified workgroup at your
facility Once trained in more complex jobs, may be required to fill
the position in the event of absence or vacancy Will be required to
rotate on a set frequency within your workgroup to maintain skill
proficiencyQUALITY: Use the company's ISO Quality System
documentation to help guide all daily quality activities Do not
release products until all quality checks have been passed
Immediately report quality issues to the supervisor or quality
managerSAFETY: Working safely is a condition of employment Follow
all company environmental rules/procedures and handle all materials
in a manner designed to minimize environmental impact Extruders
give off a substantial amount of radiant heat The hopper vacuums,
motors, air-wipes and other machinery can be quite noisy Properly
wear all required PPE Review and know all Job Hazard Analyses for
proper job sequence and hazards associated with the jobs assigned
to do Review and know all Safety Data Sheets for the jobs assigned
to do Maintain all work areas to 5S standards Perform pre-operation
safety inspection and hazard analysisPHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL
DEMANDS: Physical activity associated with daily performance of
this job include: balance, climbing, fingering, grasping, hearing,
kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motions,
standing, stooping, walking and sitting Must be able to work in hot
and cold environments normally found in a prefabricated building
without climate-control The operator is constantly exposed to
water, some heat, cold, dust and fumesBenefits We Offer:
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