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Southwire

Operator, Armoring Machine

Southwire, Carrollton, Georgia, us, 30112

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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, utility products, metal‑clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value‑add partner.

The purpose of Southwire’s College Programs is to provide valuable experience to students pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our goal is to give students meaningful work that builds on what they are learning in the classroom. Our programs are project‑based. Students will receive a project at the beginning of the summer and present it in our project expo at the end of the summer. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to develop innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well‑being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible?

Location: North Campus

Shift: 6:50 pm – 7:00 am

Pay Rate: $27.40 – $29.16

Job Overview The Operator, Armoring, is a medium skill role that will process steel/aluminum MC Cable to achieve safety, quality and efficiency requirements. Initial duties will include but are not limited to loading and unloading raw material and correctly tagging material.

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

Operator must be able to lift up to 45 lbs

Operator must be able to follow instructions

Operator must be able to interpret production orders

Any other job duties as assigned

Primary Job Tasks Operator will learn to interact with computer controls to operate machine/work cell and to coordinate material handling, production with other operators on the line to ensure a continuous production process. Operator will learn to maintain material levels for all levels of operation and will be responsible for loading and unloading of raw materials and finished goods. Operator should be training to qualify in the operation, coordinating several tasks in such a manner to maximize production while safely maintaining specific procedures and quality of steel/aluminum MC Cable. Operator will learn to make judgments concerning quality of the steel/aluminum MC Cable. Operator will learn to coordinate material handling, production with other operators on the line to ensure a continuous production process. Operator will learn to maintain material levels for all levels of operation. Operator will be responsible for loading and unloading of raw materials and finished goods. Must be able to work under supervision and maintain ongoing communication with the supervisor and peers through verbal instruction and reports. Identify scrap and place into designated scrap areas.

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, department manager, 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. Follow all safety procedures and rules including safe material handling. 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. Responsible to observe Southwire safety rules and maintain good housekeeping.

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. Operator may be exposed to high levels of noise and a dusty environment. Operator may be exposed to gaseous lift fumes. Operator may be exposed to hazardous material.

Benefits We Offer

401k with Matching & Pension Plan (Eligible for Pension after 1,000 Hours Worked)

Flexible Work Schedules

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.

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