Jacket Operator

Belden Inc; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Belden is seeking a manufacturing operator to support extrusion of wire and cable products. You will follow production specifications, set up equipment, adjust process parameters, and monitor line performance to consistently meet daily goals while maintaining safe operations.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and 1–2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment. Candidates should demonstrate good verbal and written communication, basic math, and the ability to operate machinery

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1-2 years in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Must operate machinery safely and follow safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Reads Shop Order and Manufacturing Specification to determine machine setup, materials required, and quantity to run.
• Verifies raw materials delivered according to specifications.
• Sets temperature profile on extruder for material being run.
• Selects tip and die and installs into crosshead for proper concentricity.
• Ensures proper tension and dimensions by adjusting line and gear ratios.
• Tests and adjusts wire pre-heat or quench temperatures as needed.
• Records all completed work on reports and forms.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervision.

Skills

Verbal communication

Basic math

Machinery operation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Propel your career at Belden, where innovation creates possibilities—for our people, our customers, and the communities we serve. We connect people, information, and ideas to solve the world’s most complex connectivity challenges, turning curiosity into meaningful impact. Here, you’ll take on work that challenges you, supports your growth, and empowers you to shape what’s next. You’ll collaborate with global teams, gain diverse perspectives, and contribute to solutions that extend beyond our business—creating value in the world around us.

Together, we are shaping the future of digitization and paving the way for the next generation of innovation.

Position Summary

Tends extrusion machines in a continuous production/processing operation of wire and cable products. Follows production/process specifications as directed and adheres to established procedures and safety guidelines to meet daily goals and objectives.

Essential Functions

• Reads Shop Order and Manufacturing Specification to determine machine set-up, materials required, and quantity to run.
• Verifies raw materials delivered, to the Manufacturing Specification.
• Sets temperature profile on extruder appropriate for material to be run.
• Selects tip and die and installs into crosshead positioning to achieve concentricity.
• Strings up line, adjusting air pressure on dancers to control proper tension on wire.
• Adjusts extruder ratio and capstan ratio to achieve proper dimensions.
• Sets sparker to correct voltage.
• Puts capstan and take-up in proper gear ratio to run efficiently.
• Sets up ink jet printers when required. Inputting and checking print legends.
• Tests tensile and elongation and makes necessary adjustments to wire pre-heat or quench water temperature.
• Inspects start-up sample for conformance to specification and makes any necessary adjustments.
• Inspects each subsequent reel produced for dimensional conformance.
• Adjusts traverse settings on take-up to ensure a smooth package.
• Attaches production tag to conforming material.
• Attaches stop tag to non-conforming material.
• Records all completed work on Tally sheets and on Daily Machine Report.
• Performs all other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Skills:

• Adequate verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Must be able to operate machinery in compliance with safety standards.

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to write or print clearly and record product data as required.
• Must be able to comply with Company Attendance Policy

Physical Requirements:

Standing or sitting

Walking

Bend, Kneel, Stoop, Crouch, or Crawl

Talk/ Hear

Taste/ Smell

Carry Weight/ Lift (up to 50 lbs.)

Climb

Use hands/ fingers to handle or feel

Push

/Pull

Rarely

X

Occasionally

X

X

Frequently

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

• The degree of each physical demand is representative of what must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• Required PPE: Gloves, Safety Glasses, and Safety Shoes

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years experience in a manufacturing environment.

Let’s Create Possibilities Together.

Join a global community shaping the future of intelligent connectivity. At Belden, you’ll help push the boundaries of technology and write the next chapter of innovation, creating possibilities for your career, your future, and the world around you.

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job.