Wire Winder - Off Shift

Wire Winder - Off Shift

Operator is responsible for operating the wire wind machines and running the necessary wire required by braid machines.

1. Know how to set up and rethread wire winders.

2. Know color coding for identification.

3. Identify raw materials.

4. Familiarization with raw material numbers.

5. Understand and ability to adjust settings on counters for efficient bobbin footage.

6. Know correct wire construction for hoses being braided.

7. Ability to set traverse.

8. Understand and ability to operate wire stripper.

9. Understand and ability to operate all wire winders.

10. Identify and eliminate known defects.

11. Document good and non-conforming product.

12. Correctly fill out required paperwork daily.

13. Train new employees as needed.

14. Pull catenaries.

15. Detect and report problem areas or unusual conditions to the Value Stream Team Lead.

16. Perform related and other duties assigned by the Value Stream Team Lead.

Work safely in accordance with regulations, standards, and procedures in a manner that eliminates risk to health and the environment. Notify leadership of unsafe conditions or practices unlawful activities and activities which present unreasonable health and/or environmental risk. Report all safety and/or environmental incidents to leadership immediately.

Prevent excess waste of product and/or components by operating the equipment in an efficient manner.

Maintain production schedules.

Participate in peer-based teams (i.e., Natural High Performance Teams), and work with groups to initiate and implement programs such as Lean Manufacturing and 5-S.

Other duties may be assigned later.

Report directly to Value Stream Team Leader

Work closely with Maintenance to resolve issues with the equipment

Standing is required for extended periods of time. Walking, carrying, stooping, bending, reaching & lifting are done on a frequent basis. Climbing, lifting overhead, pushing, pulling & grasping are performed on an occasional basis.

Required PPE:

Safety glasses

Hearing protection

ANSI Z41 Safety Shoes

Kevlar gloves

The employee may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.