Spark Operator - 3rd Shift

Job Duties

• Perform required operations connected with measuring, inspecting, testing and re-spooling wire and cable in preparation for shipping or its next operation.
• Evaluate and meet specifications with regard to conductor size, amount of insulation over diameter, sparking voltage, type of repairs allowed (if any), number of pieces per reel, type of reel for put-up, sparking sequence, number of conductors, multiple lengths, amount of order.
• Set up wire or cable on sparking machine, selects proper counter eyes, applies prescribed sparking voltage, maintains proper traverse while operating machine at fastest allowable speed; set up voltage tester, test wire and small cables at prescribed voltage, check continuity tester to insure there are no breaks or shorts.
• Visually examine and inspect wire/cables as they are pulled through the machine to detect sparking (defects).
• Identify areas of defective insulation, cut out defective piece.
• Use micrometer to check conductor for proper size, check appearance of insulation and centering of copper wire in the insulation; tag reel in accordance with specifications, direct to next operation.
• Detect and report any unusual conditions, defective materials or other malfunctions.
• Maintain equipment and work area in a clean and proper condition.
• Observe safety regulations.
• Able to work a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of ordinary arithmetic including decimals, fractions, and simple use of specification together with use of adjustable measuring instruments.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Willingness to cross-train on other machines throughout the plant.
• Enjoy detailed work and willing to learn!

About the Role

Judd Wire, a Sumitomo Electric Group Company, is a high technology wire company, specializing in the use of electron beam crosslinked thermosets for wire insulation. By applying irradiation crosslinking technology to insulating materials, Judd Wire meets the needs of the wire and cable industry for economical, high-performance products. Judd Wire manufactures electronic wire and cable in over 100 styles recognized by Underwriters Laboratory, Canadian Standards and/or Military Specifications. Judd Wire's two U.S. based factories are part of the Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. (SEI), the largest manufacturer of wire and cable in Japan that provides Judd Wire with access to their extensive network of research and product development facilities.

To learn more about us, please visit https://www.juddwire.com/.

To learn more about Sumitomo Electric Group, please visit http://global-sei.com.