Machinist

Machinist I

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, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions.

The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. 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 determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live.

How will you power what's possible?

Location:

MC and MSG Shift: Night Swing 6p-6a Pay Rate: $36.77 – $38.88

Operate manual lathe/milling machines or perform one or more machine functions on metal or plastic work pieces. Perform complete and independent set-up of various manual machine tools and perform primary operations.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years of experience operating a manual mill and manual lathe
• Ability to read shop drawings and instructions
• Ability to accurately use and read measuring tools
• Ability to perform basic math calculations
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

• Know all equipment in area of responsibility; understand and use equipment effectively
• Observe machine gauges and equipment operation, including the use of precision instruments and gauges to detect defects or deviations from standards, and make adjustments as necessary
• Working from prints, sketches, oral and written instructions in order to determine the sequence of operations to be performed, dimensions and tolerances to be held, tools to use and method of locating, aligning and holding work
• Maintain identification of machined parts as required
• Perform required preventive maintenance and understand tag out/lock out processes
• Work in a fast-paced environment to keep up with production demands
• Demonstrate and perform safety practices at all times
• Maintain run time and production records
• Assist in performance of other duties as needed to meet the objectives of the department

Use the company's ISO Quality System documentation to help guide all daily quality activities. Do not release products until all quality checks have been passed. Immediately report quality issues to the supervisor or quality manager.

Working safely is a condition of employment. Follow all company environmental rules/procedures and handle all materials in a manner designed to minimize environmental impact. 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.

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

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.