Extruder Operator - 1 1/4'' Weekend Shift

Optical Cable Corporation; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Job summary

Optical Cable Corporation in Roanoke, VA is seeking a ROA Extruder operator for the 1 ¼” extrusion line. The role involves setting up, running, and monitoring extrusion equipment while ensuring product specifications throughout production.

Responsibilities include following setup sheets, adjusting machines, inspecting outputs, completing required documentation, and maintaining strict safety standards. This is a full-time position with shift differential opportunities and competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; six months of related experience preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to read and follow instructions.
• Accurate documentation and attention to detail essential.

Responsibilities

• Set up, run, and monitor 1 ¼” extrusion line for all products.
• Read set-up sheets to determine product, machine adjustments, and material requirements.
• Observe and inspect products to ensure adherence to specifications.
• Complete documentation for this job function.
• Clean equipment to prevent contamination.
• Identify defects and assist in solving problems; notify supervisor as needed.
• Follow safety procedures and guidelines.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Read set-up sheets

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Measuring devices

Job description

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ROA Extruders 1 1/4 - W Full- Time Regular COGS Roanoke, VA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2144

Salary Range: $17.00 To $30.53 Hourly

Basic Function:

Sets up, runs, and monitors 1 ¼” extrusion equipment used for the manufacture of fiber optic cable by performing the following job responsibilities.

Performs specific job responsibilities:

• Reads the set-up sheet and utilizes the file name to determine the product to be manufactured, machine adjustments, and material requirements.
• Sets up, runs, and continuously monitors the 1 ¼” extrusion line for all products.
• Observes, measures, and inspects products at various stages of the production process to ensure the product is being produced per proper set-up sheet specifications.
• Accurately completes all documentation specific to this job function.
• Cleans equipment to prevent contamination as required.
• Recognizes various defects and problems that arise during production. Assists in solving problems or notifies supervisor if required. Completes non-conformity paperwork for all defects and problems in products.
• Conducts all activities in accordance with safety procedures and guidelines.

Promotes OCC’s service excellence and quality. Provides excellent service to customers; builds strong relationships and team cohesiveness; focuses on quality and positive solutions; communicates respectfully; demonstrates compassion and understanding in response to customer requests/needs.

Champions OCC’s mission, vision, and values (as detailed in our 15 Essential Points of Success); complies with policies and procedures, ethical standards, and Code of Conduct.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

Education & Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and six months of related experience and/or training preferred.

Essential Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Mechanical aptitude with the ability to run a machine in a production environment. Demonstrated ability to use tools and measuring devices properly. Ability to read and follow basic instructions. Ability to understand and implement quality procedures. Math and handwriting skills required and the ability to correctly complete all documentation. Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision. Pays close attention to detail with the ability to complete assignments accurately and recognize and help resolve problems.

Working Conditions:

While performing the job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. This job requires sight sufficient for significant reading and computer use. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision. This work also requires an individual with hearing sufficient for detection of alarms and communication with coworkers. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles – appropriate individual safety devices are provided for proper handling. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions.

Note: This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Shift Differential: Eligible night and weekend shifts receive an additional 10% shift differential.

Additional Compensation Information: The posted pay range reflects the established base salary or hourly wage range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, internal equity, and business needs. New hires are typically hired below the midpoint of the range. Eligible positions may receive applicable shift differentials, skill premiums, or other forms of additional compensation.

Basic Function:

Sets up, runs, and monitors 1 ¼” extrusion equipment used for the manufacture of fiber optic cable by performing the following job responsibilities.

Performs specific job responsibilities:

• Reads the set-up sheet and utilizes the file name to determine the product to be manufactured, machine adjustments, and material requirements.
• Sets up, runs, and continuously monitors the 1 ¼” extrusion line for all products.
• Observes, measures, and inspects products at various stages of the production process to ensure the product is being produced per proper set-up sheet specifications.
• Accurately completes all documentation specific to this job function.
• Cleans equipment to prevent contamination as required.
• Recognizes various defects and problems that arise during production. Assists in solving problems or notifies supervisor if required. Completes non-conformity paperwork for all defects and problems in products.
• Conducts all activities in accordance with safety procedures and guidelines.

Promotes OCC’s service excellence and quality. Provides excellent service to customers; builds strong relationships and team cohesiveness; focuses on quality and positive solutions; communicates respectfully; demonstrates compassion and understanding in response to customer requests/needs.

Champions OCC’s mission, vision, and values (as detailed in our 15 Essential Points of Success); complies with policies and procedures, ethical standards, and Code of Conduct.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

Education & Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree ( GED) and six months of related experience and/or training preferred.

Essential Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Mechanical aptitude with the ability to run a machine in a production environment. Demonstrated ability to use tools and measuring devices properly. Ability to read and follow basic instructions. Ability to understand and implement quality procedures. Math and handwriting skills required and the ability to correctly complete all documentation. Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision. Pays close attention to detail with the ability to complete assignments accurately and recognize and help resolve problems.

Working Conditions:

While performing the job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. This job requires sight sufficient for significant reading and computer use. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision. This work also requires an individual with hearing sufficient for detection of alarms and communication with coworkers. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles – appropriate individual safety devices are provided for proper handling. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions.

Note: This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Shift Differential: Eligible night and weekend shifts receive an additional 10% shift differential.

Additional Compensation Information: The posted pay range reflects the established base salary or hourly wage range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, internal equity, and business needs. New hires are typically hired below the midpoint of the range. Eligible positions may receive applicable shift differentials, skill premiums, or other forms of additional compensation.

The regular schedule for this position is 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Friday - Sunday with some schedule flexibility required; overtime is also available.
33 hours / week with FT benefits