Day Shift 2” Extrusion Machine Operator – Overtime

Optical Cable Corporation; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision plans

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Short/long term disability

Education assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wireless discounts

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Optical Cable Corporation seeks a meticulous Extruder Operator 2" for the 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. shift, Monday–Thursday with some schedule flexibility and overtime. You will set up and run a 2” extrusion line, monitor quality, apply cable prints, and complete required paperwork.

Responsibilities include reading setup sheets, measuring products, ensuring compliance with automation files, and maintaining a clean work area while following safety procedures and company guidelines.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED and about 6 months related experience or training.
• Mechanical aptitude with ability to run a machine in production.
• Ability to read and follow basic instructions and quality procedures.

Responsibilities

• Read setup sheets and automation file to determine product, adjustments and materials.
• Set up, run and monitor the 2” extrusion line for all products.
• Observe, measure and inspect products to ensure conformity with automation file.
• Apply print to cables using jet printers as required.
• Complete all job documentation and related paperwork accurately.
• Clean equipment to prevent contamination as required.
• Identify defects and assist in problem solving; report to supervisor as needed.
• Follow safety procedures and company guidelines.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading & interpreting docs

Measuring with tools

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Documentation

Math skills

Safety awareness

Education

GED or HS diploma

Tools

Jet printers

Job description

Optical Cable Corporation seeks a meticulous Extruder Operator 2" for the 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. shift, Monday–Thursday with some schedule flexibility and overtime. You will set up and run a 2” extrusion line, monitor quality, apply cable prints, and complete required paperwork.

Responsibilities include reading setup sheets, measuring products, ensuring compliance with automation files, and maintaining a clean work area while following safety procedures and company guidelines.