Operator, Furnace Loader
 Southwire Company, LLC | |
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
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 United States, Texas, Denton | |
| 2727 Geesling Road (Show on map) | |
 May 27, 2025 | |
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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.How will you power what'spossible? Location:Denton Shift: Night, B Shift (6:45 PM - 7 AM) Pay Rate:$27.74- $30.31 Job Description
Summary: Employee who under general supervision safely performs duties related to the production of copper rod in the rod mill at a highly skilled level. Supports and completes duties within the mill areas which could include tasks within the following areas: unload cathode from flat beds and vans, receive into and out of SAP system with minimal or errors, cleaning-maintaining furnace areas, charge cathode and other materials into furnace, improving of areas to better safety-quality-production, maintaining equipment to keep productivity and quality as per parameters, working to improve upon productivity and quality, bale scrap materials, work with loading and unloading vendors May assist with or be responsible for: taking process readings and making any necessary process changes; proper and safe handling of process reagents Use of baling equipment for wire scrap will be required Maintain proper tundish and launder spares; rebuild, break out with jack hammers, casting of new sections Maintain launders and relevant equipment free from buildup and in proper heat zones when needed to assist Awareness of what and why certain materials are being melted and at what ratios Maintain minimum stock levels of consumables - always May assist with and perform procedures such as switching pumps and blowers Ability to learn other areas as required to fill in for lunches and breaks as may be assigned Maintain work areas and be prepared for housekeeping and safety audits at all times Ability to operate mobile equipment such as forklifts/ man-lifts; operator overhead crane in a safe and productive manner Proper equipment care; such as forklift and tools, etc. Assist in Amps area during down times as may will be required Work well with others, ability to see and work as a team member, do what is needed as it relates to a common goal of making a safe quality product Willing to complete assignments in a safe and timely manner---- without complaining Strong work ethic/right attitude towards work May use online electronic process monitoring system to monitor plant systems and equipment/complete data sheets Performs mechanical and lubrication preventive maintenance Mentors and trains fellow employees Ability and willingness to use SAP for material movement at a very high level of accuracy Performs other duties as required or assigned Minimum Qualifications: Nine (9) months of work experience in an industrial environment Physical ability to work in a high heat environment at a fast and efficient pace Industrial forkilift experience Ability to work outside in different weather conditions to unload cathode Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English Have a valid US driver's license High School Diploma or GED Mechanically inclined with experience in furnace/melting type of environment Knowledge of hot mill casting, mill rolling or furnace controlling a plus Direct prior experience in a manufacturing environment with multiple pinch points and hot/molten product exposure a plus Benefits We Offer:
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. | |