Machine Operator

ONBOARDING YOU TO THE COMPANY

At Nexans our global vision is to electrify the future. Power Grid & Connect (G&C) – North America delivers energy infrastructure solutions that help shape the grid of tomorrow, ensuring security, efficiency and sustainability across the continent.

Nexans recognises the differences that make each employee valuable and unique. Diversity is key to performance and to our global ambition to lead the world in the energy transition towards a sustainable planet. This we know from experience. All differences are appreciated and respected at Nexans. As a result, you will be an active part of a multinational organisation where we cultivate the culture of sharing your unique point of view. This is why we encourage diversity in our recruitment – Bring yours to Nexans, it is welcome! #PowerToInnovate #PowerToImpact #PowerToCare

Nexans Fergus classifies all direct manufacturing personnel that run production machines as ‘Machine Operators’. Machine Operators are responsible for all aspects of running production equipment for the purposes of manufacturing electrical cables. They are responsible for the following:

• Reading design recipes and cable drawings


• Selection of appropriate tooling, and raw materials per the design


• Cleaning of equipment


• Set-up of tooling and materials in preparation for a production run


• Quality checks of in-process and finished goods parts. Checks include visual checks for surface texture, proper winding of cables on a spool, checking for physical defects on cables and measurements that include using the following tools:




• Diameter tapes


• Vernier Calipers


• Micrometers


• Pin Gauges


• Microscopes with dial micrometers


• Precision scales


• Specific Gravity scales


• Shadow Graphs


• Tensile testing




• Supervision of equipment while running product, including:




• Decision making regarding when product meets the quality requirements per the design after a startup


• Flagging non-conforming product when required


• Feeding raw materials into the machine(s)


• Taking away finished goods from the machine(s)


• Use of walk-behind pallet jacks, standup reach trucks or forklifts as required


• Use of overhead cranes




• Labelling of in-process and finished goods, including verifying that the order number, part number, description and quantity are correct


• Autonomous maintenance tasks including:




• Filter changes


• Oil reservoir top-ups


• Greasing


• Checking bearings, sheaves and rollers

OUR GROWTH CULTURE

Among our employees we share the same values- we are pioneers of the energy transition, dedicated to deliver to the highest standards of performance united to achieve our ambitious goal. 

At the individual level our growth culture is built on trust and collaboration.  We wish to welcome you as a valuable member of our team. To enable impact we believe in autonomy at the local level at same time as we encourage knowledge sharing within our global engineering competence. 

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