Extruder Assistant

Advanced Digital Cable Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA

Life Insurance

EAP

Disability

PTO

401k with match

Career development

Job summary

Advanced Digital Cable Inc. Blairsville, GA is seeking a detail-oriented Extruder Assistant to join our manufacturing team on the third shift. You will support the Lead Operator on a high-speed production line, helping shape cable jackets and ensure specs are met.

You will work with Take-Up reels, use calipers for thickness checks, and program inkjet printers for safety codes and branding. The role requires reliability, safety, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Operational excellence in a fast-paced production environment.
• Reliability with consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Clear communication to follow complex directions and keep records.
• Coachability and willingness to take direction and improve performance.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a loud manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Machine Coordination: manage Take-Up reels and maintain proper tension for shipping readiness.
• Precision Testing: use calipers to verify cable wall thickness for safety and performance.
• Digital Branding: program inkjet systems to print safety codes and branding on cable jackets.
• Quality Verification: ensure every foot of cable meets exact specifications, labeling and packing requirements.

Skills

Operational Excellence

Reliability

Clear Communication

Coachability

Lifting 50 lbs

Stamina to stand

Manufacturing environment

Tools

Calipers

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: ADC Blairsville - Blairsville, GA 30512Job Shift: 3rd ShiftAre you ready to power your career with an industry leader?At Advanced Digital Cable, wedon’tjust 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.Weutilizethe most advanced manufacturing technology and equipment available, ensuring you work in a high-tech, high-quality setting.We manufacture 100% of our products across fourstate-of-the-artU.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-orientedExtruderAssistantto join our manufacturing team. If you enjoy working with your hands,operatinghigh-tech machinery, and ensuring products are built to perfect specifications, this is the role for you.Extruderis the process of shapingmaterial byforcing 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 ExtruderAssistant, 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 motorizedreels that neatly wind the finished cable as it comes off the line—ensuring the tension isperfectand 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 thicknessrequiredfor 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 cablecreatedis 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 recordof consistent attendance and punctuality. We value team members who take fullownershipoftheir actions and follow all safety and operational procedures.
• Clear Communication: Ability to follow complex directions, seek clarification when needed, andmaintainlegible,accurateproduction 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

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
• 401k 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)
• Third Shift: 11:00pm - 7:00am, Mon-Fri (+$3.25)
• A Shift: 7:00am - 7:00pm, Mon-Thu
• B Shift: 7:00pm - 7:00am, Mon-Thu (+$3.25)

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