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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: Huntersville, NC

Shift: 5:45pm - 6am

Pay Rate: $24.84 – $26.16

Job Description

Job Summary/Objective:
Drum Twist Operator is responsible for the safe, efficient and successful operation of our Drum Twist machine on a variety of cable designs, both copper and aluminum. Operator will oversee the process of the line to ensure proper SOP is being followed and no defective product makes it to the next operation.

Key Responsibilities
•    Responsible for the proper setup, changeover, and overall operation. 
•    Responsible for verifying correct reels, dies and tapes are loaded based on shop paperwork outlined by planning.
•    Responsible for monitoring and adjusting various machine controls for a quality product.
•    Responsible for completing and reporting all necessary quality checks. 
•    Responsible for accurate cut lengths of plexxed cable based on shop paperwork outlined by planning.
•    Responsible for the proper labeling, staging and storage of bobbins. 
•    Completing required paperwork and Advaris transactions at the start, during and end of each run. 
•    Responsible for reporting all maintenance and quality issues to supervisor.
•    Ability to sit/stand/move for up to 10 hours a day.
•    Partner with internal resources on process improvements to foster a culture of continuous improvement. 
•    Report all incidents of Safety and Quality violations in support of a Culture of Zero.
•    Responsible for maintaining general housekeeping. 

Benefits We Offer:

401k with Matching & Pension Plan (Eligible for Pension after 1,000 Hours Worked) Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)  Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays  Long & Short-Term Disability  Supplemental Insurance Plans Employee Assistance Program  Employee Referral Program  Tuition Reimbursement Programs  Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities   Parental Leave  & More 

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.