5 Line Operator

Marmon Utility LLC; Milford (NH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Holiday pay day 1

401k with match

Annual merit increase

Shift differential

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

PPE reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth

Professional development

Perfect attendance bonus

Multiple shift options

Job summary

Marmon Utility LLC is seeking an operator for the jacket line in Milford, NH, working a 7pm–7am shift with a 7pm–7am training shift. This full‑time onsite role requires safe operation of line equipment, precision measurements, and adherence to quality standards.

You’ll participate in setup, production, and continuous improvement, with health/dental/vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, and merit increases. Join a Berkshire Hathaway-backed leader in electrical grid technologies.

Qualifications

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Understanding of the basic extrusion line operation including the line components associated with the processes.
• Operation of the pay‑off and take‑up equipment.
• Tools and measuring devices applicable to the industry.

Responsibilities

• Operate jacket line to meet Hendrix quality and productivity standards
• Follow safety rules and keep work area clean and orderly
• Set up equipment and tooling for various cable designs
• Monitor material supply for continuous operation and inspect finished products

Skills

Micrometers

Shop arithmetic

Read instructions

Effective communication

Troubleshoot line problems

Attention to detail

Computer tasks

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Marmon Utility LLC As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Shift Details

Working shift: Mon-Thur 7pm-7am

Training shift: Fri - Sun 7pm-7am

Location Milford, NH - Onsite

Employment Type Full-time

About Us

At Marmon Utility, we Power for Life. We create advanced technologies that shield and protect the electrical grid helping it stands strong against disruptions and supports a smarter, safer future. Our operators create power cables and insulator products that keep electricity flowing reliably, safely, and every day. Through our trusted Hendrix and Kerite brands, we’ve built more than 200 years of combined expertise in strengthening the electric grid. We’re growing and hiring operators in Milford, NH, Amherst, NH, and Seymour, CT. If you want a stable job in an essential industry where your hands‑on skills make a real impact, we’d love to have you on our team.

What We Offer (Culture, Perks & Benefits)

• Health, dental, vision insurance and holiday pay effective on day 1 of employment
• Eligible for annual production bonus
• Employer 401k contribution with company match
• Annual merit increase (based on performance)
• Competitive differential pay for select shifts
• Paid vacation and sick time (accrued and prorated)
• Paid Parental leave
• Life Insurance, long-term, short-term disability offered company paid benefit
• Personal Protective Equipment (safety) Reimbursement
• Swag allowance (yearly)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career growth opportunities
• Professional development support
• Quarterly Perfect attendance bonus
• Multiple shift options

POSITION SUMMARY

Operates the Jacket Line consistently meeting Hendrix's quality and productivity requirements in a safe manner with minimum scrap.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Complies with company safety rules at all times during working hours and ensures the safety of himself/herself and others at his/her operating station. Responsible for keeping equipment and work area in a clean and orderly fashion. Works in a professional manner, punctual and highly dependable. Mechanically sets up strander and jacket line, pay‑offs through take‑up operations, including installation of appropriate tooling and all auxiliary line equipment needed to produce varying cable designs described in the Engineering Specification. Consistently monitors the supply of raw material to ensure a continuous operation. Performs required measurements with company approved measuring devices to ensure final process meets the required specifications. Verifies the measuring devices are calibrated. Generate product identification tags for finished products and maintains accurate record keeping of all pertinent information required by Hendrix, including work center line quality records. Visually inspect neutral spools for damaged wires. Perform cold welds of bare neutral wires to maintain spool operation. Responsible for scrapping balance copper from the unloaded spools using sweed chopper. Performs head clean‑ups and screw pulls when required or as according to schedule. Shares in the responsibility of terminating jacketed cable for electrical testing, if applicable. Completes and passes Fork Lift Safety Training. Takes corrective action to ensure quality product. Participates in scheduled team meetings and contributes to continuous improvement.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE QUALIFICATIONS

Required: High school diploma or equivalent (GED) Understanding of the basic extrusion line operation including the line components associated with the processes. Operation of the pay‑off and take‑up equipment. Tools and measuring devices applicable to the industry.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES QUALIFICATIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Read micrometers and other related precision tools.
• Perform shop arithmetic.
• Read and follow written instructions.
• Communicate effectively to receive and pass on information and instructions.
• Troubleshoot basic line problems.
• Continuously pay attention to detail.
• Fulfill simple computer tasks.
• Work within a Team structure.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Exert thirty (30) to fifty (50) pounds of force with cable cutters. Visually inspect quality of product. Use hand held tools and measuring devices Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job‑related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

Welcome to the biggest small business you'll ever find. Part of Berkshire Hathaway, Marmon is a global industrial organization made of 11 industry groups with 30K employees and $12 billion in annual revenue. As leaders in their respective industries, our 120+ companies thrive on an independent mindset and entrepreneurial spirit. At the same time, they benefit from being part of our industry groups where they're able to tap into the expertise and insights of other Marmon companies. While we're all unique, we all share a common commitment to doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. When you work at Marmon, you're advancing our everyday world and beyond. Our engineering solutions help millions around the world stay connected, healthy, and safe. Wherever you're at in your career, our people and resources will help you go further. As you grow skills, you can also move up and around our 120+ companies. Work at a place you can stand behind. We show up to win every day, uphold the highest ethical standards, and always look to put each other in the best position to win.