Spark Operator - 3rd Shift

About the role

Spark Operator - 3rd Shift Entry Level Machine Operator- Sparker at Judd Wire Inc., a Sumitomo Electric Group company, in the Turners Falls, MA manufacturing facility. The role involves performing required operations connected with measuring, inspecting, testing and re-spooling wire and cable in preparation for shipping or its next operation, with targeted job training provided from day one and throughout your career.

Responsibilities

• Performing required operations connected with measuring, inspecting, testing and re-spooling wire and cable in preparation for shipping or its next operation.
• Work from factory orders, special customer requirements and verbal instructions to 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 ensure 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,