Drawing Operator II

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW:
The Drawing 2 Operator is a medium skill role will be required to coordinate, set up, and operate the drawing machine to draw various sizes of copper wire from feeder stock. 

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 lift up to 45 lbs 

PRIMARY JOB TASKS:
Responsible for set-up and operation of multiwire drawing machine
Operator should run correct wire sizes and correct lengths on proper take-up package as specified on production order
Responsible for loading and unloading sets of bobbins/reels whether they are matched lengths or matched sets
Responsible for making all pay-off bobbin/reel changes and take-up reel changes
Operator must make high quality hot-welds and kold-welds in feeder stock in order to operate machine continuously
Responsible for maintaining a layer wound package
Responsible for a correct inventory of WIP tags daily
Operator is responsible for proper die set-ups
Operator must be capable of measuring wire after the various dies to ensure desired reduction is being achieved
Operator must be capable of stringing up all wires in proper position to ensure properly constructed take-up package
Operator must monitor, evaluate and adjust various machine controls in order to produce quality wire at specified production speeds
Operator should be capable of checking concentration of drawing solution
Operator should also be capable of diagnosing problems with feeder stock
Operator must coordinate material handling with lift driver to ensure a continuous production process
Operator must measure elongation of each wire on each take-up package to ensure proper annealing
Operator should use non-deformed take-up and pay-off packages
Operator must string up dies for wire-size changeovers and breakouts
Operator should be able to examine wire to detect potential causes of breakouts
Operator is responsible for making all gear changes, traverse adjustments and annealer settings
Operator is responsible for weighing each take-up package prior to recording production
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

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
Perform quality checks, as outlined in the process procedures for the machine, and minor maintenance when necessary
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
Responsible to observe Southwire safety rules and maintain good housekeeping
Follow all safety procedures and rules

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