Extruder Assistant

Advanced Digital Cable Llc; Blairsville (Indiana County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

Life insurance

EAP

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Career development

Job summary

Advanced Digital Cable Llc is seeking a meticulous Extruder Assistant to support a high-speed production line. You will help operate Take-Up equipment, measure cable walls with calipers, and program inkjet branding on the jacket to meet exact specifications.

The role requires reliable attendance, strong attention to detail, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs in a noisy manufacturing environment. Join a team dedicated to quality and efficiency on multiple shifts.

Qualifications

• Operational excellence with ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality with adherence to procedures.
• Clear, legible production records and labels tracking.
• Willingness to follow directions and take responsibility for actions.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and standing for long periods.
• Ability to work in a noisy, dusty manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Machine Coordination: manage Take-Up machines and ensure proper tension for shipping.
• Precision Testing: verify wall thickness using digital calipers for safety and quality.
• Digital Branding: program inkjet systems to print codes and branding on jacket.
• Quality Verification: ensure each foot matches specs, is labeled, and packaged correctly.

Skills

Operational excellence

Reliability

Clear communication

Coachability

Physical strength

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Calipers (digital)

Inkjet printer systems

Job description

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:First Shift: 7:00am - 3:00pm, Mon-FriSecond Shift: 3:00pm - 11:00pm, Mon-Fri (+$2.50)Third Shift: 11:00pm - 7:00am, Mon-Fri (+$3.25)A Shift: 7:00am - 7:00pm, Mon-ThuB Shift: 7:00pm - 7:00am, Mon-Thu (+$3.25)