Extruder Operator

Southwire Company; Bremen (IN); On-site; USD 37,360 - 42,278; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Matching

Health, Life, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Disability insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Southwire Company in Bremen East is seeking an experienced Extruder Operator to set up and operate extrusion lines and related equipment. This two-person team handles nylon extruders, pay‑offs and take‑ups with a strong emphasis on quality and safety.

The role requires reading production orders, following ISO quality procedures, and maintaining specific wire size and insulation thickness. Physical demands include lifting up to 45 lbs and prolonged standing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to stand and lift heavy loads for long periods of time.
• Must be able to read and comprehend production orders and the instrumentation on complex equipment.
• Must be able to lift up to 45 lbs.
• Basic math skills (adding, subtracting, etc.).
• Judgments concerning operation of extrusion line and related equipment are encountered.

Responsibilities

• Work under supervision and maintain ongoing communication with the supervisor and peers through verbal instruction and reports.
• Put scrap into the designated scrap bins.
• Set up extrusion line and related equipment with correct tip and die and wire size.
• Maintain correct wire size, insulation thickness and concentricity.
• Apply correct print of acceptable quality on cable.
• Observe safety rules, maintain housekeeping and perform other duties as assigned.
• Use proper compounds and color concentrate correctly; minimize losses during start‑up and changeovers.
• Keep WIP tag inventory accurate daily.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Math basics

Stamina

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Extrusion lines

Job description

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal‑clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value‑add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to develop innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well‑being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible?

Location: BREMENEAST

Shift: TBD

Pay Rate: $27.12– $30.69

Job Description

Job Overview

The Extruder Operator is a high skill role that will set up and operate extrusion lines and related equipment, including nylon extruders, pay‑offs and take‑ups. These lines that fall under this job class mainly operate as two‑person lines.

General Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to stand and lift heavy loads for long periods of time
• Must be able to read and comprehend production orders and the instrumentation on complex equipment
• Must be able to lift up to 45 lbs
• Basic math skills (adding, subtracting, etc.)
• Judgments concerning operation of extrusion line and related equipment are encountered

Primary Job Tasks

• Must be able to work under supervision and maintain ongoing communication with the supervisor and peers through verbal instruction and reports
• Put scrap into the designated scrap bins
• Responsible for proper setup of extrusion line and related equipment with correct tip and die and correct wire size
• Responsible to maintain correct wire size, insulation thickness and concentricity
• Responsible for application of correct print of acceptable quality on cable
• Responsible for observing Southwire safety rules, maintain good housekeeping and perform all other duties as assigned
• Responsible for using proper compound and correct amounts of color concentrate
• Responsible to keep wire and compound loss at a minimum during start‑up and changeovers
• Responsible for correct inventory of WIP tags daily

CROSS TRAINING

• Will be required to cross‑train on equipment within your identified workgroup at your facility
• Once trained in more complex jobs, may be required to fill the position in the event of absence or vacancy
• Will be required to rotate on a set frequency within your workgroup to maintain skill proficiency

QUALITY

• Use the company’s ISO Quality System documentation to help guide all daily quality activities
• Do not release products until all quality checks have been passed
• Immediately report quality issues to the supervisor or quality manager

SAFETY

• Working safely is a condition of employment
• Follow all company environmental rules/procedures and handle all materials in a manner designed to minimize environmental impact
• Extruders give off a substantial amount of radiant heat
• The hopper vacuums, motors, air‑wipes and other machinery can be quite noisy
• Properly wear all required PPE
• Review and know all Job Hazard Analyses for proper job sequence and hazards associated with the jobs assigned to do
• Review and know all Safety Data Sheets for the jobs assigned to do
• Maintain all work areas to 5S standards
• Perform pre‑operation safety inspection and hazard analysis

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

Physical activity associated with daily performance of this job include: balance, climbing, fingering, grasping, hearing, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motions, standing, stooping, walking and sitting. Must be able to work in hot and cold environments normally found in a prefabricated building without climate‑control. The operator is constantly exposed to water, some heat, cold, dust and fumes.

Benefits We Offer

• 401k with Matching & Pension Plan (Eligible for Pension after 1,000 Hours Worked)
• Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Long & Short‑Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
• More

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.