Spooling Operator

WireCo® is the strength behind the world’s evolution, through deep legacy and forward thinking. We create premium ropes that inspire innovation without limits. WireCo® is headquartered in Prairie Village, Kansas with manufacturing plants, distribution facilities and research and development centers worldwide.

WireCo® offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including wages plus bonus program, paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match, 100% company-paid life insurance, and 100% company-paid disability insurance.

For more information, check out our website at www.wireco.com and the following videos:

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CJwd_yXZA

Role Description

The Spooler Operator is responsible for transferring wire from bobbins onto the correct bobbins for production.

The Spooling Operator must exhibit the behaviors of the WireCo Business System (WBS):

• Teamwork - welcomes an environment of inclusiveness and healthy debate that reflects our team’s strength
• Accountable – celebrates our successes, learn from failures, avoid excuses, and own the outcomes of our efforts
• Self-Aware – demonstrates an understanding of our strengths and needs, considering how our actions impact others
• Noble Intent – acts in the interests of others, approaching our work with integrity to ensure the best outcome
• Determined – takes initiative, share ideas and find solutions to win and achieve our goals
• Transparent – promotes open and honest communication and constructive feedback for clarity and truth
• Curious – seeks knowledge and outside input to test our way of thinking, challenging the status quo

Duties & Responsibilities

• Sort and organize partial bobbins returned from machines, combining partial bobbins into full bobbins.
• Load wire bobbins into let-off stands using a mechanical hoist as staged by the Wire Clerk.
• Load empty bobbin in the spooler take-up.
• Thread wire through guides and tension rollers and fasten to bobbin in take-up.
• Weld leading end of new supply to trailing end of wound wire when required.
• Engage spooler and observe operation to ensure proper winding and prevent tangles.
• Make adjustments as required to ensure proper tension and uniformity of winding.
• Remove full bobbins from take-up and stage in trays or proper storage area and attach proper tags.
• Record all production and maintain a running total of wire spooled for special orders.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area by disposing of all scrap and debris in proper containers.
• Perform all job duties in accordance with work instructions and quality standards.
• Responsible for his/her own safety and the safety of those around the machine.
• Regular attendance, punctuality and the ability to work scheduled shifts including overtime when necessary.
• Responsible for removing scrap wire from bobbins to return to wire mill and to complete daily duties.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Willingness and ability to learn how to operate precision measuring instruments, including micrometers.
• Ability to stand and walk on concrete floors for up to 12-hour shifts
• Spooling Operators will be required to use JDE TranCollector scan guns to issue and return material from a work order.  Scan guns will also be used to record production and print production tags.
• Spooling Operators must possess math skills and mechanical aptitude. 
• Spooling Operators must have the ability to use and read tape measure, feeler gauge, and basic hand tools.
• The position requires the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 35 lbs on a regular basis.
• Candidates must be able to safely handle materials and equipment as needed, following proper lifting techniques and workplace safety guidelines. Occasional bending, reaching, and standing for extended periods may also be required

Preferred Qualifications

High school diploma or GED equivalent or 1-3 years manufacturing experience

Materials and Equipment Directly Used

• Respooling machine, wire cutters, welder, micrometer, wrenches, mechanical hoist.
• Personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and steel-toed safety shoes

Additional Information

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction
• An applicant must complete a satisfactory background check post-offer of employment.  A criminal conviction will not be an automatic bar to employment.
• Must be willing and able to pass a post-offer drug screen and physical
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability