Draw and Strand Operator | Fri-Sun 7pm-7am

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

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

High school degree or GED required; Perform shop arithmetic; Read and follow written instructions; Understanding of the basic line operation and line components associated with the process; Tools and measuring devices applicable to the industry; Communicate effectively to receive and pass on information and instruction; Fulfill simple computer tasks; Operation of the pay-off and take-up equipment; 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

Nice to have

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

Benefits

Health, dental, vision insurance and holiday pay effective on day 1 of employment; Eligible for annual production bonus; Employer 401k contribution with company match; Annual merit increase (based on performance); Competitive differential pay for select shifts; Paid vacation and sick time (accrued and prorated); Paid parental leave; Life Insurance, long-term, short-term disability offered as company paid benefit; Personal Protective Equipment (safety) Reimbursement; Swag allowance (yearly); Employee Assistance Program; Employee discount programs; Tuition reimbursement; Career growth opportunities; Professional development support; Quarterly Perfect attendance bonus; Multiple shift options