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Southwire Company

Extruder Operator II

Southwire Company, Villa Rica, Georgia, United States, 30180

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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 job‑site 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. 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 determination to developing 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?

JOB OVERVIEW The Operator, Extruder 2 is a high skill role that will set up and operate extrusion lines and related equipment, including nylon extruders, coilers, pay‑offs and take‑ups (manual or automatic). These lines may operate as single or two person lines based on line or product complexity. Examples of commonly ran machines under this title include Jacket/Romex and Tandem Lines (BWP), Circuit Size THHN Extruder and Jacket/Romex Lines (North Campus).

3rd Shift (Sun‑Th 10:50 p‑7 a)

Starting rate:

$30.79/hour

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

Must be able to read and comprehend production orders and instrumentation on complex equipment

Basic math skills (adding, subtracting, etc.)

PRIMARY JOB TASKS

Work under supervision and maintain ongoing communication with supervisor and peers through verbal instruction and reports

Lifts up to 45 lbs

Put scrap into designated scrap bins

Proper setup of extrusion line and related equipment with correct tip and die and correct wire size

Maintain correct wire size, insulation thickness and concentricity

Apply correct print of acceptable quality on cable

Observe Southwire safety rules, maintain good housekeeping and perform all other duties as assigned

Use proper compound and correct amounts of color concentrate

Keep wire and compound loss at a minimum during start‑up and change‑overs

Maintain correct inventory of WIP tags daily

CROSS‑TRAINING Will be required to cross‑train on equipment within your identified workgroup at your facility, and once trained in more complex jobs may be required to fill the position in the event of absence or vacancy. You will also 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 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 job assigned. Review and know all Safety Data Sheets for the jobs assigned. Maintain all work areas to 5S standards. Perform pre‑operation safety inspection and hazard analysis.

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS Physical activity includes 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.

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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