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 andjobsite 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, tuitionreimbursement andunlimited growth opportunities. Ourmore thanseven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developinginnovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardshipand enhancing the well-being ofthe communitiesin which we work and live.How will you power what'spossible?

Location:MC and MSG

JOB OVERVIEW:
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.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Minimum 3 years of experience operating a manual mill and manual lathe
Must be able to read shop drawings and instructions; Must be able to accurately use and read measuring tools.
Must be able to perform basic math calculations.
Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position.
Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

PRIMARY JOB TASKS:
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.

QUALITY:
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

SAFETY:
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/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
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
• 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.