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Operator, Drum Twist
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What they do
A Textile Machine Operator may set up, operate, or tend machines that wind or twist textiles; or draw out and combine sliver, such as wool, hemp, or synthetic fibers. Includes slubber machine and drawing frame operators. They may set up, operate, or tend machines that cut textiles; knit, loop, weave, or draw in textiles.
$39,209 / year median in North Carolina
-6% projected decline
Job Description
Operator, Drum Twist Southwire Company, LLC United States, North Carolina, Huntersville Sep 07, 2026 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.
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Job Description Job Summary/Objective:
Drum Twist Operator is responsible for the safe, efficient and successful operation of our Drum Twist machine on a variety of cable designs, both copper and aluminum. Operator will oversee the process of the line to ensure proper SOP is being followed and no defective product makes it to the next operation. Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for the proper setup, changeover, and overall operation.
- Responsible for verifying correct reels, dies and tapes are loaded based on shop paperwork outlined by planning.
- Responsible for monitoring and adjusting various machine controls for a quality product.
- Responsible for completing and reporting all necessary quality checks.
- Responsible for accurate cut lengths of plexxed cable based on shop paperwork outlined by planning.
- Responsible for the proper labeling, staging and storage of bobbins.
- Completing required paperwork and Advaris transactions at the start, during and end of each run.
- Responsible for reporting all maintenance and quality issues to supervisor.
- Ability to sit/stand/move for up to 10 hours a day.
- Partner with internal resources on process improvements to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
- Report all incidents of Safety and Quality violations in support of a Culture of Zero.
- Responsible for maintaining general housekeeping.
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.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance