• Operator, Buncher II

    Southwire (Carrollton, GA)


    Operator, Buncher II

     

    **Date:** May 8, 2025

    **Location:** Carrollton, GA, US, 30117

    **Company:** Southwire Company LLC

    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 and jobsite 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. Weare 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 determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible?

     

    Shift: D

     

    Pay Rate: $26.35 – $28.04

    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

    Benefits We Offer:

    + 401k with Matching & Pension Plan (Eligible for Pension after 1,000 Hours Worked)

    + 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.

     

    **Nearest Major Market:** Atlanta