MACHINE OPERATOR NIGHTS #2099

Optical Cable Corporation; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Optical Cable Corporation in Roanoke, Virginia, is seeking an 1 ¼” Extruder Operator to set up, run, and monitor extrusion equipment used in fiber optic cable manufacturing. The role involves reading setup sheets, adjusting machinery, and ensuring material requirements are met. This night shift runs Monday through Thursday from 6:00 p.m.

to 6:00 a.m., with some schedule flexibility and overtime. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and mechanical aptitude, with careful attention

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: High school diploma or 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.

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.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading instructions

Measuring devices

Teamwork

Detail oriented

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

1 ¼” Extruder Operator

6:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m. Monday – Thursday with some schedule flexibility required; overtime is also available.

Summary

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

Significant 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 this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. This job requires a sighted individual (i.e., vision corrected to 20/20) for significant reading and computer usage. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision. This work also requires an individual with normal hearing (i.e., hearing corrected to normal ranges). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities 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.

Compensation

$17.00 – $24.43

Shift Differential

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

Benefits

OCC offers a positive work environment driven by 15 Essential Points of Success, which is how OCC aspires to operate and is an integral part of our corporate philosophy and culture. OCC offers a competitive benefits package to promote health and financial security for you and your family that includes company-sponsored health, dental, and vision plans, Health Savings Accounts (HSA’s), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA’s), life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, optional supplemental insurance plans; including, critical illness and accident, a 401(k) plan, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), education assistance, and wireless discounts. Employees are also provided with security options including Healthy Rewards®, Secure Travel®, Will Preparation, and Identity Theft protection as well as generous paid time off and holiday schedules.

• company-sponsored health, dental, and vision plans


• Health Savings Accounts (HSA’s)


• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA’s)


• life insurance


• short and long term disability coverage


• optional supplemental insurance plans; including, critical illness and accident


• a 401(k) plan


• an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• education assistance


• wireless discounts


• security options: Healthy Rewards®, Secure Travel®, Will Preparation, Identity Theft protection


• generous paid time off and holiday schedules

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.

Optical Cable Corporation is an EEO/AA/Veterans/Disability Employer.

www.occfiber.com