Extruder Operator - 2nd Shift | Competitive Benefits

TE Wire & Cable LLC; Saddle Brook (NJ); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 60,174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental

Vision

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

401K & Roth 401K

Life & AD&D insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Job summary

TE Wire & Cable LLC, part of Marmon Holdings and Berkshire Hathaway, is seeking an extruder operator in Saddle Brook, New Jersey. You will set up, maintain and operate extrusion machinery, ensuring uninterrupted production and a safe working environment.

We value reliable, attentive team players who are eager to learn; on‑the‑job training is provided. Shift: 2nd shift (3:30 PM–12:00 AM). Pay: $18.00–$21.00 per hour with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a machine operator.
• Knowledge of process equipment, tooling and procedures in order to set up, operate, and maintain equipment work area in a safe, productive manner.
• Understanding of production procedures and preventative maintenance. Adherence to safety regulations.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and manuals.
• Ability to work efficiently, and effectively both independently, and collaboratively.
• Attention to detail.
• Teamwork and communication skills.
• Physical stamina and strength.
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up machines to start a production cycle.
• Control and adjust machine settings (i.e., speed, temperature, etc.).
• Loads extruder hopper with plastic granules and color concentrate per job specifications.
• When required, sets up printing section with assistance.
• Loads reels of wire into payoff stand, laces wire through a preheater-wire straightener into and through the extruder head and the die water trough, capstan spark tester and onto the take-up reel.
• Be aware of all functions while machine is operating.
• Fix issues that might occur during the shift.
• Check output to spot any machine-related mistakes or flaws.
• Other tasks and duties may be assigned.
• Responsibilities will not be limited to the above.

Skills

Machine operator

Process equipment knowledge

Preventative maintenance

Read blueprints

Independent and collaborative

Attention to detail

Teamwork & communication

Physical stamina

HS diploma / GED

Technical degree a plus

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

TE Wire & Cable LLC, part of Marmon Holdings and Berkshire Hathaway, is seeking an extruder operator in Saddle Brook, New Jersey. You will set up, maintain and operate extrusion machinery, ensuring uninterrupted production and a safe working environment.

We value reliable, attentive team players who are eager to learn; on‑the‑job training is provided. Shift: 2nd shift (3:30 PM–12:00 AM). Pay: $18.00–$21.00 per hour with competitive benefits.