LAF Operator at REA MAGNET WIRE CORP – Lafayette, Indiana

Position Summary:

Performs all daily tasks to operate insulating equipment and ovens in a safe and efficient manner to produce quality wire.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Perform first hour duties including, but limited to:
   1. Complete oven process control change card (Blue Card)
   2. Check all drawing dies; with special attention to the finish die and lube nozzles for plugging and misdirection
   3. Change finish die felt and check vibration dampener
   4. Check enamel flow on all ovens
   5. Inspect Lear heads to make sure they’re on, the wire is running through the reeds and verify alignment
   6. Check bare wire supply
   7. Report any set deficiencies to your Group Leader or Supervisor
2. Identify scrap wire with the appropriate documentation. If determination on wire cannot be made, wire should be placed in the disposition square for determination
3. ODQ all finished product
4. Change lube felts on changeovers, ox jobs, and once per month by plants guidelines or as needed.
5. Complete all changeovers, conversions, start-ups and spec/package changes
6. Complete operations oven checklists
7. Correct all red tags, trouble slips, and ODQ issues promptly
8. Put downed wires (ox jobs) back on production
9. Communicate any maintenance issues to Group Leader/Supervisor to ensure works orders are written for anything that needs repaired
10. Change scotchbrites in bare wire clamps on required ovens as needed
11. Complete all necessary quality tests
12. Maintain a high level of housekeeping
13. Setup set for next operator/shift
14. Truck finished goods and raw material
15. Follow all safe work instructions and company policies and procedures
16. All other work-related duties as assigned

Qualifications Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and handle stress
• Must be fork-lift qualified
• Basic computer skills
• Basic reading, writing and math
• Must be able to master the skills required and complete operator training

Qualifications Desired:

• Magnet Wire Experience