Operator, Buncher II - Southwire Company

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW:
The Operator, Buncher 2 role is a medium skill role that will be responsible for the process of creating cabled multi-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
Must be able to lift up to 45 lbs

PRIMARY JOB TASKS:
Must be able to work under supervision and maintain ongoing communication with the supervisor and peers through verbal instruction and reports
Responsible for set-up and operation of Buncher
Responsible for correct wire sizes, lengths and directions of lays of multiwire cable
Responsible for loading and unloading sets of bobbins whether they are matched lengths or matched sets
Responsible for making all pay-off bobbin changes and take-up reel changes
Responsible for maintaining a layer wound package
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