Form & Weld Operator

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A qualified Form & Weld Operator is capable of setting up and operating a small and/or large Form & Weld machine which applies a protective metal sheath to cable cores. The operator must have mechanical knowledge and working knowledge of several measuring and squaring tools. The operator must have some welding experience so that repairs can be made to metal sheath when required. One to three years experience required.

• Perform diversified duties to set up and operate a Miniwema machine to form and weld various metals around cable.
• Select and set up proper forming and finishing tools.
• Mount core reel in payoff stand; mount metal in payoff and run through guides, slitters, edge rolls, straighteners, welder, corrugating head and secure to takeup reel.
• Observe equipment during operation, regulating controls and making adjustments as necessary to meet specifications.
• Receive assistance as necessary to load payoff, unload takeup and move reels and materials.
• Perform Form/Weld tasks in conformity with the quality inspection checklist, the manufacturing instruction sheet (MIT), the safety work practice summary and the machine set-up sheets.
• Set and grind electrodes on welding apparatus, set running speed, welding current, corrugation pitch, make splices in metal strip when needed.
• Change dies and guides, slit and takeup metal on spools and remove for salvage.
• Bale scrap metal.
• Use precision measuring equipment as necessary to maintain check on production.
• Perform normal operating maintenance on equipment; notify supervisor of needed repairs.
• Complete workcenter documentation including OD chart forms, length sheets, traveler reel tags, traceability sheets/tags and labor reporting sheets.
• Detect faulty operation, defective material and report these and any other unusual conditions to supervisor.
• Maintain clean and orderly work area.
• Perform other similar and related duties as required and directed.

These are the general duties required to fulfill the Form & Weld Operator job description, not a detailed description of all work required. New duties and responsibilities may be required to meet the changing demands of the business.

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.