5-Line Operator

Marmon Holdings, Inc.; Milford (NH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a global industrial organization as a Strander and Jacket Line Operator. You will ensure product quality and safety while operating machinery, maintaining equipment, and participating in process improvements. This role requires strong mechanical skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of basic extrusion line operations.
• Experience with pay-off and take-up equipment.
• Proficient in using industry-standard tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate the Strander and Jacket Line meeting quality requirements.
• Maintain equipment and work area in a clean manner.
• Monitor raw material supply to avoid production interruptions.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Micrometers

Precision Measurement Tools

Job description

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.

POSITION SUMMARY

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

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Key Responsibilities:

Comply with company safety protocols at all times, ensuring a safe working environment for self and others.

Maintain equipment and work area in a clean and organized manner.

Demonstrate professionalism, punctuality, and reliability.

Mechanically set up strander and jacket lines, including pay-offs and take-up operations. Install appropriate tooling and auxiliary line equipment as needed to produce various cable designs per Engineering Specifications.

Monitor raw material supply continuously to avoid production interruptions.

Perform measurements using company-approved calibrated devices to ensure product meets required specifications.

Generate product identification tags and maintain accurate records, including work center line quality documentation as required by Hendrix.

Visually inspect neutral spools for damaged wires and perform cold welds of bare neutral wires to maintain uninterrupted spool operation.

Responsible for scrapping remaining copper from unloaded spools using a Sweed chopper.

Conduct head clean-ups and screw pulls as needed or according to the maintenance schedule.

Assist with terminating jacketed cable for electrical testing, when applicable.

Successfully complete and maintain Forklift Safety Training certification.

Take corrective actions to maintain and ensure product quality.

Actively participate in scheduled team meetings and contribute to ongoing process improvements.

Education, Experience, and Knowledge Qualifications

Solid understanding of basic extrusion line operations, including associated components and processes.

Experience with the operation of pay-off and take-up equipment.

Proficient in using industry-standard tools and measuring devices.

Knowledge of finished product identification and tagging.

Skilled in the assembly, disassembly, and cleaning of extruder heads and auxiliary vertical extruders.

Familiar with extruder screw selection and installation.

Understanding of compound conveyor systems, dryers, and related equipment.

Competent in managing temperature, air, and water controls, as well as power switches.

Experience in loading and unloading neutral spools.

Knowledge of the principles of cold welding and crimp connections.

Operation of Powder Applicators (e.g., Waterblock powder), when applicable.

Skills, Abilities, and Other Requirements

Strong mechanical aptitude with a proven ability to work with hands-on processes and equipment.

Proficient in reading micrometers and precision measurement tools.

Capable of performing basic shop arithmetic.

Able to read and follow written instructions accurately.

Effective verbal and written communication skills for team coordination.

Strong troubleshooting abilities for identifying and solving line issues.

High attention to detail and ability to maintain focus during repetitive tasks.

Basic computer literacy for data entry and simple digital tasks.

Able to work effectively within a team environment.

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.