Print Operator - 1stt Shift

Judd Wire Inc., a Sumitomo Electric Group company, is looking for a 1st shift Print Stripe Operator in our Turners Falls, MA manufacturing facility. Individuals will be responsible to perform required operations to properly apply colored stripe, print & dye to lengths of wire & cable. Targeted job training is provided for all skill levels starting on day 1 and throughout your career at Judd Wire.

Job Duties

• Work from shop orders, special customer requirements, written and verbal instructions, and diagrams specifying conductor size, wall size, OD multiples, length, color amounts, width, lay, number of stripes, type of ink, and thinner; record data in the BPCS system.
• Use simple tools and measuring devices to verify specifications.
• Operate striping/printing machines: set up machines, preset counters for correct stripe length, and select appropriate striping or printing wheels and ink.
• Adjust settings based on insulation type being striped, printed, or dyed.
• Maintain proper ink thickness, stripe dimensions, lay, and centrifugal force on the striping wheel according to wire gauge and wheel settings.
• Perform visual checks with a micrometer, verify OD, stripe dimension, print distance, and overall durability and color quality.
• Label reels and direct them to the next operation.
• Input specified data into the BPCS system.
• Detect and report defective materials, malfunctioning equipment, or unusual conditions to supervision.
• Observe all safety rules and regulations.
• Maintain equipment and work areas in a clean and orderly condition.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of ordinary arithmetic including decimals, fractions, and the ability to use specifications with adjustable measuring instruments.
• Team player who enjoys detailed work and is willing to learn.

Physical Requirements

• Moderate physical effort with frequent moving, lifting up to 50 lb, pushing, pulling, etc.
• Long periods of standing.
• Continuous mental and visual attention to repetitive work, requiring constant alertness.
• Exposure to noise, fumes, dust, solvents, hot and cold temperatures.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• FSA/HSA options
• 401(k) with employer match
• Life, AD&D, and Disability insurance
• PTO and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Overtime after 8 hours/day or more than 40 hours per week

Pay

Hiring Range: $19.67 – $23.62 per hour.

Schedule

1st shift.