Rewinder operator job description

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, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. 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 commitment to delivering quality and service to our customers, exercising environmental stewardship, enhancing the well-being of our employees and giving back to the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what's possible?
Starting Pay Rate: $22.93
Part Time Machine Operator
Location: Hawesville, KY
Shift: Part-Time, 7A - 2P Fri - Sun
Starting Rate: $22.26
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Rewinds cable products onto reels to be shipped, assuring that it is layer winded precisely and without damage.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Operates coiler equipment to produce product meeting customer specifications.
2. Operates upending equipment and wrapping equipment to palletize and package product.
3. Operates jib hoist.
4. Operates scales
5. Checks product for quality defects and records findings, maintaining records.
6. Operates and uses forklifts and other powered vehicles as necessary.
7. Packages reels of cable.
8. Understands and follows special instructions for running product.
9. Keeps work area clean and organized.
10. Supports the OPS culture.
11. Performs any and all other tasks as requested.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Forklift experience is preferred. Requires knowledge of cable products.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
Forklift, computer, jib hoists, impact wrench, coiler, wrapping machine, upender, and miscellaneous small hand tools.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Conditions range from an office environment to the plant environment and surroundings. Noise levels are high within the plant and hearing protection is required. Safety glasses and steel-toed safety shoes are required at all times on the plant floor. The plant floor will expose the individual to temperature extremes, fumes, dust, water, and hot metal.
Benefits We Offer:
401k with Matching & Pension Plan (Eligible for Pension after 1,000 Hours Worked) Medical Insurance Package if Working 30 Hours per Week Flexible Work Schedule - up to 30 hours per Week Employee Assistance Program Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities & 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.

As a Rewind Operator you will be responsible for operating a rewind machine to take large rolls from a press and break them down into smaller rolls following the customers specifications. You will follow specifications on the job ticket to complete the rolls to the right length, copy position, and core size. You will also be responsible for verifying quality of supplied rolls and reviewing product for defects to ensure the highest quality product for our customers. You may also box product or perform other finishing duties to ensure product is provided to shipping in an accurate and timely manner.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Review job work instructions/tickets and set up the rewind machine properly for the job, including blades, cores, and copy position.
* Operate the rewind machine to break the large press rolls into finished customer rolls.
* Review labels and rolls for quality and consistency.
* Perform splices in which two rolls of the same product are taped together. Follow company procedures and requirements for verification of the product ID numbers and visual inspection with supervisor sign off.
* Verify Core IDs for the finished rolls and place them inside and outside of the roll, following verification by the supervisor that the Core ID is correct.
* Place finished rolls in the proper box, verifying the core and box IDs match, and place the box in the designated area for either shipping or stock products.
* Communicate with Shift Supervisor, Production Manager, and/or Scheduler regarding issues with the label, including over or under runs, label quality, or ID number questions.
* Maintain the work area and rewind machines in a clean and orderly condition and follow prescribed Fortis policies and safety regulations.
* Additional duties as required.

Requirements:

Education and Experience:

* High School diploma or equivalent.
* At least one year of previous machine operation experience. Printing related production experience preferred.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Good communication skills.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Motivated by task accomplishment and comfortable doing routine tasks at a high level.
* Must be proactive to catch problems or inconsistencies and bring them to managements attention.
* Good organization skills to manage multiple different labels each day.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

* None

Training Requirements:

* Willing to attend required training courses or sessions related to the job as assigned.

Physical Demands:

* Lifting, sitting, standing, crouching, and associated repetitive tasks.
* Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and up to 75 pounds with assistance.
* Pass a pre-employment drug test and subject to random drug screening.

Work Environment:

* Regular exposure to dust and noise in the production environment.
* Warehouse environment temperatures may be influenced by outside temperatures.

Personal Protective Equipment:

* Safety glasses are recommended in the production area.
* Safety toe shoes are required in the production area.

Fortis Solutions Group is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and therefore, do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

WestRock (NYSE: WRK) is the leading paper and packaging
company. With more than 50,000 team
members and 320 manufacturing facilities, design centers, research labs and
sales offices worldwide, we proudly connect people to essential products every
day through sustainable packaging solutions - from products in grocery stores
and pharmacies to the box delivered on your doorstep. Learn more at www.westrock.com.

**What we offer:**

Health/Dental/Vision
Benefits eligibility available first day!

401K
including company match eligibility available first day!

Paid
vacation, holidays, and overtime

Temperature-controlled
facility

Annual
performance reviews and merit increase eligibility

Corporate
culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.

Comprehensive
training with numerous learning and development opportunities.

Competitive
compensation reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.

**Rewind Operator - Lansing, MI**

**TheOpportunity:**

The Lansing Facility is seeking a Rewind Operator to inspect and rewind each job for quality and
compliance to customer specifications. Assist supervisor with staffing decisions and setting work assignments.

**Daily Expectations/Tasks:**

• Calibrates tabletop counters.

• Troubleshoots and helps keep
department machines running when there are problems.

• Visually inspects labels for defects.

• Makes core/shipper labels and
Certificate of Compliance.

• Sets up the 100% Visual inspection
kit.

• Splices rolls together using splicing
table, following customer splicing specifications.

• Maintains the Rewinder using the PM
schedules.

• Performs system maintenance.

• Follows GMP's (paperwork).

• Follows procedures to setup and
operate back numbering equipment.

• Performs other job duties as assigned.

**What you need tosucceed:**

• High school diploma or G.E.D.

• 1-year related experience required.

• Must have good color perception and
ability to pay high attention to detail.

• Must have basic knowledge of personal
computers.

• Must be willing to work overtime as
needed.

• Must be able to perform all essential
functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

_WestRock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employercommitted to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans._

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)