Extruder Assistant

Advanced Digital Cable; Blairsville (GA); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays

401(k) with company match

Career development

Descripción de la vacante

Advanced Digital Cable Inc. in Blairsville, GA is seeking a detail-oriented Extruder Assistant to support the Lead Operator on a high-speed production line that shapes cable jackets and ensures products meet exact specifications.

You will coordinate take-up machines, perform precision measurements with calipers, and program inkjet systems to mark safety codes and branding on the jacket, while maintaining quality and accurate production records in a clean, safety-conscious environment.

Formación

• Operational excellence in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Clear communication and ability to follow complex directions.
• Coachability and willingness to take direction from supervision.
• Able to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.
• Able to stand, walk, bend, and climb for extended periods.
• Comfortable working in a noisy, dusty environment with varying temperatures.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate Take-Up machines to maintain proper tension and ready-to-ship cables.
• Perform precision measurements using calipers to verify wall thickness.
• Program inkjet systems to print safety codes and branding on cable jackets.
• Ensure each foot of cable is labeled, packaged securely, and meets exact specifications.

Conocimientos

Operational excellence

Reliability

Clear communication

Coachability

Lift up to 50 lbs

Stand, walk, bend, climb

Attention to noise/dust/temperature

Herramientas

Calipers

Inkjet printing systems

Descripción del empleo

Are you ready to power your career with an industry leader? At Advanced Digital Cable, we don’t just keep up with the competition—we set the pace. As a premier manufacturer of wire and cable, we provide the literal \"nervous system\" for modern infrastructure, and we do it better than anyone else. We utilize the most advanced manufacturing technology and equipment available, ensuring you work in a high-tech, high-quality setting. We manufacture 100% of our products across four state-of-the-art U.S. locations. We are constantly expanding our capacity and developing new products, which means more opportunities for our team to grow and advance.Job Summary:We are looking for a detail-oriented Extruder Assistant to join our manufacturing team. If you enjoy working with your hands, operating high-tech machinery, and ensuring products are built to perfect specifications, this is the role for you. Extruder is the process of shaping material by forcing it through a machine to create a continuous shape—in our case, the protective \"jacket\" or coating that goes around wires and cables. As an Extruder Assistant, you will support the Lead Operator in running a high-speed production line that transforms raw materials into finished industrial cables.Key Duties and Responsibilities:Machine Coordination: You’ll manage \"Take-Up\" machines—large motorized reels that neatly wind the finished cable as it comes off the line—ensuring the tension is perfect and the product is ready for shipping.Precision Testing: Using specialized tools like calipers (digital measuring devices), you will verify that the cable walls are the exact thickness required for safety and performance.Digital Branding: You will program inkjet systems to print vital safety codes and branding directly onto the cable jacket.Quality Verification: Ensure that every foot of cable created is built to exact specifications, labeled correctly, and packaged securely.Required Qualifications:Operational Excellence: Proven ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while meeting strict productivity standards. You should be comfortable adapting to changing production needs while keeping a clean, organized workspace.Reliability: A track record of consistent attendance and punctuality. We value team members who take full ownership of their actions and follow all safety and operational procedures.Clear Communication: Ability to follow complex directions, seek clarification when needed, and maintain legible, accurate production records (Labels & Travelers).Coachability: Responsive to management direction and willing to take full responsibility for personal actions and performance.Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.Ability to stand, walk, bend, and climb for extended periods.Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, machinery, and varying temperatures.Compensation & Benefits:Starting Pay: $20.00 per hourWe offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a comprehensive benefits package, including:Health, Dental, and Vision InsuranceHealth Savings Account (HSA)Life InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Long- and Short-Term DisabilityAccident & Critical Illness InsurancePaid Time Off (PTO)11 Paid Holidays401(k) with company matchCareer development and advancement opportunitiesShift Opportunities:Second Shift: 3:00pm - 11:00pm, Mon-Fri (+$2.50)Third Shift: 11:00pm - 7:00am, Mon-Fri (+$3.25)