The Impact You'll Make
Primary function is to inspect, bond or splice, clean, lubricate, and place mandrel in appropriate reel quantities.
This is a 2nd Shift position.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Perform necessary service functions for Mandrel Preparation Operators
- Measure and replace lube cones and cleaning lube pots
- Replace the strings and plastic on reels
- Determine what mandrel to run
- Keep work area clean and organized
- Assist other operators when possible
- Cross train for flexibility
- Work within all safety and quality guidelines
What We're Looking For
Required (Basic) Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
Preferred qualifications
- One (1) year manufacturing experience
Job Criteria
- Ability to communicate effectively with internal personnel and external personnel
Environment and Safety
Environment
- No large machinery – nothing larger than a reel lift.
- Surrounded by reels.
- There is little to no forklift traffic.
- Surrounding machines are very loud and the work, and workspace, is hot. Mandrel bonder puts off heat.
Safety
- Floors are considerably slippery. No PPE for this; best is “oil resistant” work shoes.
- Burn risk from bonders. Use gloves.
- There are some pinch points when loading a letoff, clamping mandrel at bonder, etc.
- Safety glasses, ear plugs, and steel-toed shoes required at all times.
- Gloves required when moving reels, handling knives.
Physical Activity
Physical Activity
- Entire shift is spent walking or standing.
- Pushing full reels frequently.
- Ability to reach, grasp and manipulate.
Tools
- Scissors and Handheld mandrel cutters
- Clamp / pliers
- Scraper to take the melted plastic off the bonder
- Grinder to remove excess mandrel at the bonded spot
- Cone gauges to make sure the correct size cone is used to apply lube
- Calculator
- O.D. Tape
What You'll Get from Us
- We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
- You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
- We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
- You’ll receive benefits including paid time off, paid vacation, 401k retirement plan with company match, personal insurance, tuition reimbursement and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.
Our Commitment to Transparency
Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.
The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.
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