Continental Cable, LLC
Job Description
Job Title: Wire Rope / Strander Operator
Department: Ropery
Reports to: Production Supervisor
Job Qualifications:
- Ability to read and write
- Mechanical aptitude
- Knowledge of or ability to learn to use measuring tools for the purpose of meeting customer specifications
Responsibilities / Essential Functions:
- Load and unload machines. Set up and operate several machines at one time.
- Refer to Ropery Layout for die size, wire size, strand diameters and lay direction.
- Check diameter of all wire before loading into machine.
- Make sure wire or strand does not run out - THIS IS A MUST!
- Continuous monitor of product for smoothness and diameter.
- Use micrometer and caliper to ensure product conformance.
- Follow all work instructions and special notes on Traveler. Complete required Quality Control and Traveler paperwork correctly.
- Tag/label product for disposition.
- Maintain all records and paperwork.
- Maintain machine maintenance as determined by preventive maintenance schedule. Keep area neat, clean, and organized with no wire on the floor.
- Maintain safe operation of stranders:
- lock collars and spindles.
- spindle is seated on brake rope.
- check brake rope, nut and springs.
- check tensions on reels, traversing and take-up.
- verify that safety devices are in place, operational and functioning properly.
- The manufacturing of wire rope requires the following physical abilities:
- Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s).
- Handling by seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with the hand or hands.
- Standing for extended periods of time.
- Lifting, carrying objects weighing 75 lbs. or less.
- Pushing, pulling objects weighing 30 lbs. or less.
- Knowledge that Continental Cable is an ISO/AS certified company and understands the Quality Policy.
- Maintain a safe work environment at all times and follow all Continental Cable safety policies including safety glasses, work shoes and all required personal protection equipment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
