Multi-Line Extruder-2nd Shift

About the role

Multi-Line Extruder - 2nd Shift Judd Wire Inc., a Sumitomo Electric Group company, is looking for 3rd Shift Multi-Line Extruder in our Turners Falls, MA manufacturing facility. Operator will set up tubing, Semi-pressure And Pressure Processes On Extruder Lines Which Include operation of multi-head/tandem; multi-extrusion lines; various printers; to jacket a wide range of short run, heavy/large wire, cable, braided products with extruded compounds of various colors according to specifications and established procedures. Run two extruders singly or simultaneously dependent upon demand.

Responsibilities

• Work from shop orders, requisitions, move various heavy sized wire reels to take off apparatus
• Properly mix various components and chemicals to obtain and maintain stability with regard to footage, lengths, wall thickness, proper die and leader sizes
• Work in MIS system
• Schedule production, selecting shop orders to consolidate runs for best efficiency and to meet time requirements
• Set ups are exacting/precise and require placing and adjusting dies and leaders in extruder
• Obtaining and maintaining proper temperatures, speeds, feeds
• Ensure adequate cleaning of heads, screws and barrels
• Operate marking/printing machines of various types as specified to apply identification number, stripe or legend to extruded wire/cable
• Operate multiple pay-off and take-ups per shop packet or wire size
• Perform visual and tactile checks of work and take samples according to specifications and instructions
• Operate testing equipment and perform tests according to specifications including concentricity, OD/ID, elongation, adherence, and other tests
• Monitor operations on a continuous basis and as needed make adjustments to water trough, speeds, feeds, and other variables to meet quality and quantity parameters
• Detect and report defective materials, improper compounding, malfunctioning equipment, unusual conditions to supervision
• Maintain equipment and work areas in clean and orderly condition
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and required overtime as needed

Qualifications/Requirements

• 1-3 years experience in extrusion or relevant transferable manufacturing experience
• Demonstrated ability to produce quality product consistently by following standard operating procedures, using judgement and the ability to maintain mental and visual attention
• Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Position requires moderate physical effort

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• FSA/HSA
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Life
• AD&D and Disability
• PTO and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• 5 day work week
• Voluntary Overtime
• Overtime after 8 hours/day or more than 40 hours per week

Pay

Starting Rate: $22.63-28.03/hour, 3rd shift $3.00/hour shift differential

Schedule

3rd shift