Operator, Buncher I

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　　Date: Feb 8, 2024

　　Location: Heflin, AL, US, 36264

　　Company: Southwire Company LLC

　　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, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. 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 commitment to delivering quality and service to our customers, exercising environmental stewardship, enhancing the well-being of our employees and giving back to the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible?

　　Location: Heflin, AL

　　Shift: 6p-6a

　　Starting Pay Rate: $23.68

　　Job Description

　　JOB OVERVIEW:

　　The Operator, Buncher 1 role is a medium skill role that will be responsible for the process of creating cabled wire for use in a variety of products and sizes.

　　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

　　PRIMARY JOB TASKS:

　　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.

　　Load and unload payoff and take-up reels properly.

　　String-up payoff wire into buncher.

　　Set up lay length and taping head.

　　Make hot and kold-welds and splices when necessary.

　　Perform necessary housekeeping procedures

　　May be asked to perform auxiliary tasks as needed, including the investigation of defects generated by the machine.

　　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:

　　Do not release products until all quality checks have been passed

　　Perform quality checks, as outlined in the process procedures for the machine, and minor maintenance when necessary.

　　Immediately report quality issues to the supervisor or quality manager

　　Use the company’s ISO Quality System documentation to help guide all daily quality activities.  

　　SAFETY:

　　Working safely is a condition of employment.

　　Follow all safety procedures and rules

　　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

　　Follow all company environmental rules/procedures and handle all materials in a manner designed to minimize environmental impact.

　　PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

　　The operator is constantly exposed to water, some heat, cold, dust and fumes.

　　Must be able to work in hot and cold environments normally found in a prefabricated building without climate-control.

　　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.

　　Benefits We Offer:

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

　　Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)

　　Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

　　Long & Short-Term Disability

　　Supplemental Insurance Plans

　　Employee Assistance Program

　　Employee Referral Program

　　Tuition Reimbursement Programs

　　Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities

　　Parental Leave

　　& More

　　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.

　　Nearest Major Market: Birmingham

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