Operator, Cabler I - Southwire Company

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW:
The Cabler 1 Operator is a medium skilled role that is responsible for safe and efficient operations of the machine, including loading/unloading reels, making hook splices, reading and interpreting production orders, selecting, identifying and installing tooling to meet production order specifications, adjusting lay length and binder tightness, loading binder, loading fillers and operating longitudinal taping head.  

For example, some machines that would be ran are: Drum Twister (Heflin and SCUPP), Cabling and Shielding Machines, Bunchers or Twisters (VRP) 

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 

PRIMARY JOB TASKS: 
Must be able to work under supervision and maintain ongoing communication with the supervisor and peers through verbal instruction and reports. 
Responsible for completing production orders to customer specifications or other requirements, thereby producing a quality product that can be delivered to the customer on time. 
Operator is responsible for machine inspections. 
Put scrap into the designated scrap bins. 
Any other job duties as assigned.   

CROSS 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 proficiency

QUALITY: 
Use the company’s ISO Quality System documentation to help guide all daily quality activities. 
Responsible for maintaining general housekeeping, using shop floor correctly, and complying with legislative regulations. 
Quality checks on the products the operator is running.  
Quality inspection of products compared to production order. 
Do not release products until all quality checks have been passed 
Immediately report quality issues to the supervisor or quality manager 

SAFETY: 
Working safely is a condition of employment. 
Responsible to observe Southwire safety rules and maintain good housekeeping 
Follow all safety procedures and rules 
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 analysis 
Follow all company environmental rules/procedures and handle all materials in a manner designed to minimize environmental impact.  

PHYSICAL/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.