Extrusion

Superior Essex Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex Solutions USA LLC in Fort Wayne, IN seeks an entry-level Extrusion Operator to set up and operate wire‑manufacturing machinery, ensuring safety and quality per SOPs. You will weigh reels, record data, and maintain clean work areas while following established procedures.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, basic math and strong communication skills, and the ability to read micrometers and work with hand tools. Entry-level position with training provided.

Qualifications

• Follows standard operating procedures.
• Basic math skills required.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Unwrap coils, baskets or reels and properly tag.
• Weld metal wire ends to feed through machine and apply insulation.
• Set up machine per order requirements.
• Monitor machine processes for quality and proper settings.
• Record data and weigh completed reels; complete paperwork.
• Read micrometers to measure wire.
• Place completed reels in designated area.
• Communicate with supervisors and peers.
• Follow manufacturing instructions and safety rules.

Skills

Basic math skills

Strong communication skills

Computer literate

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Requisition Number

26-352

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States

Company

Essex Solutions USA LLC

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Extrusion is responsible for setting up and operating machinery, maintaining machinery, monitoring the production process, ensuring quality production while maintaining safety according to guidelines, policies and procedures.

Primary Responsibilities

• Unwrap coils, baskets or reels and properly tag.
• Weld metal wire ends together to feed through machine. Apply insulation.
• Set up machine per order requirements.
• Consistently monitor machine processes to ensure proper settings and quality.
• Weigh completed reel and complete paperwork, record and enter data.
• Use & read micrometers to measure wire.
• Place completed reel in designated area.
• Communicate with supervisors & associates.
• Read and understand manufacturing instructions
• Follow plant work rules, work instructions, safety rules and established processes, procedures & practices. Maintain cleanliness of work area. Use of tools including (but not limited to) wire cutters, pliers, wrenches, hammer, micrometers, and computer.
• Other duties as assigned

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

Minimum Experience Required

• Entry level

License(s) and/or Certification(s) Required

• n/a

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Follows standard operating procedures
• Basic math skills
• Strong communication skills

Computer Equipment and Software Requirements

• Computer literate

Superior Essex is the parent brand of Essex Solutions, Superior Essex Communications, IVA, Lacroix + Kress, Hi-Wire, and Essex Brownell. It has over 3,000 employees in 11 countries, on three continents. Superior Essex is the leading, global provider of magnet wire and is on the forefront of communications fiber application as well as Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology. Superior Essex is instrumental in creating disruptive technological advancements in the electrification of the automotive, energy, and industrial sectors. Superior Essex is committed to pioneering smart building technology while also setting the pace on sustainability. Superior Essex is Everywhere You Live and Work. Additional information is available at superioressex.com .

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