Shaped Film Operator (2-2-3 12-hour schedules)

Company: REA MAGNET WIRE CORP
Location: Fort Wayne
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description Before applying, please watch our videos to determine if we are the right fit for your career: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRIW67c13Dghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cq7DSTEFhi4Position:Shaped Film OperatorLocation:New Haven AvenueReports to:OperationsDepartment:Shaped-DirectNew 12-hour, 2-2-3 schedule; every other weekend off Starting rate $19.00/hour with $0.75 schedule premium Position SummaryResponsible for all aspects of producing film insulated wire safely and efficiently from the beginning of the process through the finished product.Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all aspects of producing film insulated wire, including: load and unload reels manually; string up machines; set machine and take-up controls for proper operation; assure proper enamel flow; troubleshoot machine and quality problems
• Maintain safe machine operation; maintain proper housekeeping in work area
• Comprehend and follow process sheets, ISO documentation and other production documents
• Conduct quality testing, including dimensional testing using micrometers; record results in computer and/or paper documents
• Calculate proper splits of bare wire reels to minimize scrap
• Weigh, wrap and label each reel utilizing scale system
• Make Koldweld and hot brazes
• Change dies as needed utilizing proper die set ups from process sheet
• Monitor computerized in-line bead detection and HVC equipment and properly respond to system alarmsPosition Specifications
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
  • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions; ability to read and interpret process sheets and other production documents. Ability to correctly read and interpret decimals.
  • Ability to adjust to changes in equipment/tools and modifications to existing equipment for the purposes of continuous improvement
  • Ability to follow safe work practices in a manufacturing environment around moving equipment
  • Ability to operate micrometers and other production testing equipment and record data; basic computer skills.
    • Ability to operate powered production equipmentPhysical Demands and Work Environment:The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
      • Physical Demands:
      • Frequent manual pushing/pulling plastic reels up to 300 pounds suspended from a hoist.
      • Frequent manual rolling and turning plastic reels up to 300 pounds
      • Frequent standing, walking and bending
      • Frequent rolling and turning steel reels weighing up to 1,200# on steel plated floor
      • Frequently reads and interprets instructions and test data and visually inspects wire
      • Occasional reaching above shoulder level while pulling downward
      • Occasional use of stairs
      • Work Environment: Work performed in a manufacturing environment. Floors may be slippery due to steel plating. Approval/Revision Date: Reviewed 3/25/2019 General Sign-Off: The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies while employed.

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