Spooling Operator

The Spooler Operator / Respooler is responsible for transferring wire from bobbins onto the correct bobbins for production.     

The Spooling Operator must exhibit the behaviors of the WireCo Business System (WBS):

• Teamwork - welcomes an environment of inclusiveness and healthy debate that reflects our teams strength
• Accountable celebrates our successes learn from failures avoid excuses and own the outcomes of our efforts
• Self-Aware demonstrates an understanding of our strengths and needs considering how our actions impact others
• Noble Intent acts in the interests of others approaching our work with integrity to ensure the best outcome
• Determined takes initiative share ideas and find solutions to win and achieve our goals
• Transparent promotes open and honest communication and constructive feedback for clarity and truth
• Curious seeks knowledge and outside input to test our way of thinking challenging the status quo

Duties & Responsibilities

• Sort and organize partial bobbins returned from machines combining partial bobbins into full bobbins.
• Load wire bobbins into let-off stands using a mechanical hoist as staged by the Wire Clerk.
• Load empty bobbin in the spooler take-up.
• Thread wire through guides and tension rollers and fasten to bobbin in take-up.
• Weld leading end of new supply to trailing end of wound wire when required.
• Engage spooler and observe operation to ensure proper winding and prevent tangles.
• Make adjustments as required to ensure proper tension and uniformity of winding.
• Remove full bobbins from take-up and stage in trays or proper storage area and attach proper tags.
• Record all production and maintain a running total of wire spooled for special orders.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area by disposing of all scrap and debris in proper containers.
• Perform all job duties in accordance with work instructions and quality standards.
• Responsible for his/her own safety and the safety of those around the machine.
• Regular attendance punctuality and the ability to work scheduled shifts including overtime when necessary.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma GED or ability to demonstrate basic literacy and math proficiency through education experience or assessment.
• Fluent in English
• Basic computer skills
• Possess math skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Must have the ability to learn to use and read micrometers tape measures feeler gauges and basic hand tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-3 years manufacturing experience

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position:

• Frequently stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Frequently bend stoop reach push pull and perform other material handling activities
• Lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Operate or work around forklifts powered industrial trucks and other material handling equipment as required.
• Work in manufacturing warehouse dock and shipping environments with varying temperatures and noise levels.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)

Materials and Equipment Directly Used

• Personal protective equipment including safety glasses hearing protection gloves and steel-toed safety shoes.
• Strand and Wire rope of various diameters and lengths on reels or in coils empty or unassembled reels paper lagging strips tags seizing wire blocking thimbles.
• Rewinding machines stanchions shafts collars bushings rope cutters measuring devices fork trucks banding equipment welders and various hand tools

Additional Information :

Additional Information:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a post-offer background check. 
• Must successfully complete all required post-offer pre-employment screenings including:
  • Criminal background check
  • Drug screening
  • Pre-employment physical examination
• A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment.
• WireCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time