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Machine Operator
Southwire Lafayette, IN
$36k-45k (estimate)
Full Time | Transportation 1 Month Ago
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Southwire is Hiring a Machine Operator Near Lafayette, IN

Southwire is seeking machine operators, entry level and up, to join our team in Lafayette, IN.

Pay range: $20 - $26.05 $1 shift differential

Pay increases every 6 months for first 2yrs!

$2,000 sign-on bonus!

Daily Pay option!

High School Diploma/GED not required! (must be willing to earn diploma/GED within 1yr of hire date)

Available Shifts:

Night 6:45pm-7am (rotating 4 days 1 week, 3 days the next)

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
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 encountered

PRIMARY 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 daily

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
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
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 analysis

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
The operator is constantly exposed to water, some heat, cold, dust and fumes

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $26.05 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 12 hour shift
  • Overnight shift

Supplemental pay types:

  • Signing bonus

Application Question(s):

  • 1. Have you had 3 or more employers in the past 3 years?
  • 2. Has your employment been terminated for attendance in the past 3 years?
  • 3. Are you willing to work weekends?

Experience:

  • Manufacturing: 4 years (Required)
  • Machine Operator: 4 years (Required)

Shift availability:

  • Overnight Shift (Required)
  • Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

INDUSTRY

Transportation

SALARY

$36k-45k (estimate)

POST DATE

02/08/2023

EXPIRATION DATE

05/31/2023

WEBSITE

southwire.com

HEADQUARTERS

KING GEORGE, VA

SIZE

1,000 - 3,000

FOUNDED

1950

CEO

ROBERT GOLLAHON

REVENUE

$50M - $200M

INDUSTRY

Transportation

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Southwire is one of the worlds leading developers, manufacturers and suppliers of building wire and utility cable, as well as the tools used in their installation. As such, we are continually improving our products, studying how theyre used in the field, and assessing the needs of our customers to find new and better ways to solve the problems facing the industry. We strive to ensure that every product we develop helps increase safety, improve productivity, reduce manpower, save time and save money both on and off the jobsite. After all, we dont just want to produce the most wire products. We... want to produce the best wire products. More
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