Job Description
The Cable Operator is responsible for operating and monitoring cabling equipment used to combine multiple insulated conductors into finished wire and cable products. This position will assist with machine setup, start-up, shutdown, reel changes, material changeovers, and production transitions. The operator will load and verify conductors, fillers, binders, and reels, monitor line speed, tension, lay length, and conductor alignment, and make basic machine adjustments as needed. Additional responsibilities include inspecting cable for defects or dimensional variations, using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and diameter tape to verify specifications, completing production and quality documentation, maintaining material traceability, and keeping the work area clean and organized.