Draw and Strand Operator

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

POSITION SUMMARY
 

Operates the Copper Wire Draw and consistently meets Hendrix’s quality and productivity requirements in a safe manner with minimum scrap.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Complies with company safety rules at all times during working hours and ensures the safety of himself/herself and others at his/her operating station.
• Responsible in keeping equipment and work area in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Works in a professional manner, punctual and highly dependable.
• Mechanically set up the line, pay-off through take-up operation, including installation of appropriate tooling (dies) and all auxiliary line equipment needed to produce specified gauge sizes of single ended copper.
• Consistently monitors the supply of raw material to ensure a continuous operation.
• Performs required measurements with company approved measuring devices to ensure final process meets the required specifications (reference PC 034).
• Verifies the measuring devices are calibrated.
• Takes corrective action to ensure quality product.
• Welds rod to maintain rod-to-rod operation of the D-1 Copper Draw line.
• Where applicable, operates the take-up machine.
• Generate product identification tags for finished product and maintains accurate record keeping of all pertinent information required by Hendrix, including work center line log.
• Monitors lubricating levels to ensure smooth operation.
• Participates in scheduled team meetings and contributes to continuous improvement.
• Participates in maintaining ISO certification.
• Follows production tracking report schedule.
• Adheres to applicable System Level Procedures (SLP) and Process Controls (PC)

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE QUALIFICATIONS

· Experience in the wire & cable industry a plus but not required.

· High school degree or GED required.

· Understanding of the basic line operation and line components associated with the process.

· Tools and measuring devices applicable to the industry.

· ISO requirements pertaining to the lines.

· Selection and installation of gears and dyes.

· Loading and unloading of heavy wire spools.

· Internal/industry codes and abbreviations used to identify conductors and wires.

· Principals of welding.

· Identification and tagging of finished product.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.