Extruder Assistant

Advanced Digital Cable Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Long- and Short-Term Disability

Paid Time Off (PTO)

11 Paid Holidays

401(k) with company match

Career development and advancement

Job summary

Advanced Digital Cable, Inc. is seeking an Extruder Assistant in Hayesville, NC to support a high-speed production line. You will help operate take-up equipment, perform precision checks with calipers, and assist in applying branding ink on cables.

The role requires attentiveness, reliability, and adherence to safety and quality standards. The position offers starting pay of $20.00 per hour with occasional shift differentials and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and

Qualifications

• Proven ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while meeting productivity standards.
• Reliable with consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Follow complex directions, maintain legible production records.
• Willing to take responsibility for actions and performance.

Responsibilities

• Machine Coordination: manage Take-Up machines ensuring proper tension and readiness for shipping.
• Precision Testing: verify cable wall thickness using calipers and ensure safety standards.
• Digital Branding: program inkjet systems to print safety codes and branding on jacket.
• Quality Verification: ensure every foot of cable meets exact specs and is labeled correctly.

Skills

Operational Excellence

Reliability

Clear Communication

Coachability

Physical stamina

Manufacturing environment familiarity

Tools

Calipers (digital)

Inkjet printer

Take-Up machines

Job description

Extruder Assistant# Extruder AssistantHot JobADC Hayesville - Hayesville, NC 28904## OverviewSalary Range$20.00 - $22.50 HourlyJob ShiftAny## DescriptionAre 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 hour (notice shift differentials below)We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a comprehensive benefits package, including:* Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance* Health Savings Account (HSA)* Life Insurance* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)* Long- and Short-Term Disability* Accident & Critical Illness Insurance* Paid Time Off (PTO)* 11 Paid Holidays* 401(k) with company match* Career development and advancement opportunities**Shift Opportunities:*** First Shift: 7:00am - 3:00pm, Mon-Fri* Second Shift: 3:00pm - 11:00pm, Mon-Fri (+ $2.50)**EEO Statement***Advanced Digital Cable, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established under applicable laws in Georgia, North Carolina, and other operating states.*