Singles Operator

Dekoron Wire & Cable LLC Come join a team where People make the difference! As a part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a highly decentralized organization, we rely heavily on people with the aptitude, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success, and we're committed to attracting and retaining top talent. Marmon Industrial Energy & Infrastructure (MIEI) - Mount Pleasant is one of six specialty wire, cable, and tubing solution manufacturing companies located throughout North America. We have over 100 years of innovative engineered solutions for critical, industrial, and commercial applications. We are the experts in our industry. The Singles Operator for Dekoron Wire & Cable, LLC, (Dekoron) is responsible for the setting up and running the extruder to produce correct type of product maintaining all Dekoron standards and requirements. The Singles Operator is also responsible for producing a quality product in a safe and efficient manner while promoting a team atmosphere. Help problem solve and proactively seek ways to improve the singles process and maintain all equipment in the Singles Work Center. Shift Time: 10pm-8am Essential Duties: Strive to achieve continuous improvement in all activities, processes, and with all projects at Dekoron. Use work order packets to determine what product to run Pull correct materials to the line as needed Set up singles extruder properly which includes the following: determine to use the flyer or single reel payoff setting one of them up according to needs, select proper screw for extruder, select proper tooling for wire size and wall thickness to be produced, determine and enter correct heat profile for extruder, set up proper size reel for take up coiler, enter correct footage information in counter on take up coiler, determine correct water temperature setting for water bath/capstan, determine proper spark tester voltage setting and enter correct values in m-trims for initial startup of product. Run extruder to produce correct type of product maintaining all Dekoron standards and requirements Correctly maintain all paperwork neatly and accurately Ensure the machine is set up for the operator on the next scheduled shift so that a minimum of two hours of work can be done Report product or machine issues/problems to supervisor on duty including PIT when needed Place finished product from singles work center to proper location when required Help maintain inventory of tooling and report needs or issues to supervisor on duty Work closely with the Quality Assurance department to ensure that product meets the required specifications Keep work area clean and organized Clean and maintain all tooling associated with singles extrusion equipment Recommend process improvements Work as a team with other Singles Operators and other Dekoron employees Ability to distinguish between different colors of product Promote safety in all processes and activities Perform other duties as assigned. Education and Experience Preferred: High School diploma or education or GED, required Technical training, preferred Licenses or certifications are not required for this position Experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting with responsibilities in extrusion is preferred, but not required. Knowledge and Skills Preferred: Monitoring – watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly Equipment selection – determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job Control Precision – adjust controls of the machine to exact positions Communication – understand and follow written and oral instructions Getting information – observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources Cognitive thinking – problem solving, prioritizing activities, allocate resources, maintain an adequate supply of materials, make sound decisions, and recommend solutions in troubleshooting and repairing in a timely and effective manner. Ability to make quick decisive decisions concerning product and machine adjustments needed to ensure product quality Evaluating Information to determine compliance with standards - using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events - identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. Near Vision - ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of observer) Far Vision – ability to see details at a distance Manual Dexterity – ability to quickly mover hands, hand together with arm, or two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects. Multi-limb coordination – ability to coordinate two or more limbs while sitting, standing, or lying down Ability to work flexible hours and shifts as well as overtime as needed. Display a positive attitude toward coworkers, supervisors, and members of management. Ability to use basic machining tools Ability to read the following instruments is preferred, but not required: Micrometers Calipers Pi Tape Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements: Indoors, environmentally controlled Spend time using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls Spend time standing, as well as sitting, bending, squatting, and reaching Use hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things Spend time making repetitive motions Importance of being exact or accurate Communicate with supervisors, peers, or subordinates by telephone, in written form, email, or in person. Lifting of at least 60 pounds Ability to collaborate with manufacturing team members as needed in an environment that can be noisy. Ability to follow safety guidelines and wear required PPE when onsite. Marmon Industrial Energy and Infrastructure Mt. Pleasant is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, gender, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying. With more than 100 autonomous manufacturing and service businesses, Marmon Holdings, Inc. may be the biggest company you’ve never heard of. Part of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., Marmon is a global industrial organization comprising 11 diverse groups with 20,000-plus employees and $10 billion in annual revenue. As leaders in every industry we serve, Marmon companies have earned a great degree of independence. And our people thrive on an entrepreneurial spirit. At the same time, our group structure gives every Marmon company access to the expertise of other Marmon companies serving the same or related markets and customers – all with the support of the entire Marmon organization. Working together, we become something more than the sum of our parts. We become the most reliable solution provider for a broad range of industries and customers worldwide. In every case, Marmon’s success is due to our people. People with talent, drive and high ethical standards. People who are following their passions and building their careers across Marmon. Want to learn and perfect your craft? 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