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The Production Machine Operator I is responsible for duties related to manufacturing wire on spooling and other like machinery to produce products per customer specifications in a timely and accurate manner. 

Essential Duties:  

Efficiently manufacture quality wire product on assigned machinery, such as Manual Spoolers, High Speed Spoolers, Large Spoolers, Twinners and Auto Pack machinery.  

Load all necessary pay-offs with full spools to be cabled. 

Load take-ups with spools or boxes and fill accordingly. 

Load empty reel into take-up cradle. 

Start machine and observes operation to assure machine/s are running properly.  

Verify wire sizes and using proper calibrations according to specs.  

Load necessary tapes or binders. 

Inspect wire for visual conformance to specifications and removes defects or defective pieces. 

Remove full take-up reels and unload empty pay-off reels. 

Move materials, skids, and equipment at safe speeds using the proper equipment as needed.  

Support and participate in Lean/5S and process improvement initiatives as needed. 

Maintain compliance with all Marmon IEI Environmental, Health and Safety policies.  

Support activities within compliance to ISO Quality System procedures. 

Work as a team with other leads, supervisors, managers and Marmon IEI employees. 

Responsible for all other projects, tasks, etc., as assigned. 

Accompanying Desired Attributes:  

Maintain reliable and consistent attendance. 

Approach safety consciousness by reliably wearing required PPE.  

Consistently produce accurate quality product and properly follow QA procedures and record keeping processes.  

Produce quality product at a steady pace to meet on-time delivery targets. 

Respectfully makes recommendations and shares ideas to improve safety items, production processes and overall plant continuous improvement.  

Collaborates with others throughout the organization in a positive manner involving inquiries, ideas and/or concerns.   

Confidently run primary operations with little to no supervision.  

Knowledge and Skills Preferred: 

Ability to read and write clearly. 

Ability to read job specification 

Ability to organize works tasks efficiently. 

Ability to communicate with all levels of employees. 

Must be able to perform basic arithmetic, statistics, and other specific mathematical applications. 

Basic knowledge of machines and tools, including the designs, uses, and basic maintenance. 

Basic knowledge of principles and processes for providing customers specific requirements and specifications. 

Hands-on wire and cable experience preferred. 

Must be able to multi-task, follow priorities given, and have strong troubleshooting techniques. 

Self-starter; ability to work with minimal supervision. 

Strong housekeeping practices and organizational skills desired. 

Education and Experience Preferred: 

High School Diploma/GED is preferred.  

Experience in a manufacturing environment with responsibilities in machine operating, is a plus. 

Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements: 

Ability to work in a manufacturing environment that can be noisy.  

Ability to follow safety guidelines and wear required PPE.  

Ability to work long hours while standing and operating machinery. 

Ability to work in high temperatures. 

Ability to move objects and materials of at least 50lbs.  

Marmon Industrial Energy and Infrastructure is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions without regard to, and prohibits discrimination based on, race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. 

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.