Production Operator- 4.5 CV (Extrusion)

Marmon Industrial Energy and Infrastructure, part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings backed by Berkshire Hathaway, is committed to making a positive impact on the world. We provide diverse learning and working opportunities and foster a culture where everyone is empowered to be their best.

About the role

A qualified Extruder Operator has knowledge of the extrusion line and accessory equipment, is capable of setting up and operating the extruder to insulate bare wire conductors (both stranded and solid) of various sizes. The operator understands and performs all tasks in conformance with technical instruction sheets, posted general instructions, verbal instructions, and completes required documentation. The operator monitors for and detects faulty machine operation, defective materials, and/or process problems, communicating these to the supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the extrusion line/equipment, including control panel(s), payoffs, takeups/traversing systems, capstans, spark testers, wire troughs, compound feed hoppers, and wire accumulators or tensioning systems.
• Mount payoff reels, thread conductor through tensioners, wire accumulators, tensioning systems, metering capstans, head, wire troughs to takeups.
• Ensure proper selection of tips, dies, and print wheel (if required).
• Set gears, ratios, and heats to required specifications.
• Set any marker tapes, separator tapes, or adhesives as specified.
• Attend to machine during operation, making adjustments to tension, line speed, O.D., and center as necessary.
• Change payoff and takeup reels as required.
• Perform extrusion line tasks in conformance with manufacturing instruction sheets (MIT), Quality checklist, the safe work practice summary, and the process setup sheets.
• Verify conductor size, number of strands, lengths, and required insulating compounds are correct.
• Complete workcenter documentation, including OD/wall charts, compound lot records, length sheets, traveler reel tags, traceability sheets/tags, and labor reporting sheets.

These are the general duties required to fulfill the Extruder Operator role, though new duties and responsibilities may be assigned to meet changing business demands.

Schedule

This is a 2nd shift position, Monday through Friday, 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM.