Multi-Line Extruder - 3rd Shift

Sumitomo Electric Group; Montague (MA); On-site; USD 64,885,000 - 79,763,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

FSA/HSA

401(k) with Employer Match

Life, AD&D and Disability

PTO and Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

5 day work week

Job summary

Judd Wire, Inc., a Sumitomo Electric Group company, seeks a 3rd shift Multi-Line Extruder Operator in Turners Falls, MA. You will set up multi-head extruders, run multiple lines, and operate printing equipment to label extruded wire and cable. The role requires lifting heavy reels, precise die adjustments, and overtime as needed.

Hourly pay ranges from $22.63 to $28.03 with a $3.00 shift differential. Join a manufacturing team focused on quality and efficiency in a high-tech environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and basic math skills required.
• 3+ years of progressive manufacturing experience in extrusion preferred.
• Ability to plan set ups for multi-head/multi-line extruders to meet specs.
• Physically able to lift 50+ lbs and stand for long periods.
• Noise, fumes, dust and extreme temperatures may be present.

Responsibilities

• Set up tubing, semi-pressure and pressure extruder lines per specifications.
• Schedule production and consolidate shop orders for efficiency.
• Adjust dies, leaders, temperatures and speeds to meet quality targets.
• Operate marking/printing machines and take-ups as required.
• Monitor tests (concentricity, OD/ID, elongation) and report issues.
• Maintain clean and orderly work areas and comply with safety rules.
• Work flexible hours including overtime as needed.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Math skills

Flexible schedule

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MIS system

Job description

Multi-Line Extruder Operator 3rd shift

Judd Wire Inc., a Sumitomo Electric Group company, is looking for 3rd Shift Multi-Line Extruder in our Turners Falls, MA manufacturing facility. Operator will set up tubing, semi-pressure and pressure processes on extruder lines which include: operation of multi-head/tandem; multi-extrusion lines; various printers; to jacket a wide range of short run, heavy/large wire, cable, braided products with extruded compounds of various colors according to specifications and established procedures. Run two extruders singly or simultaneously dependent upon demand.

Hiring Range: $22.63-28.03/hour, 3rd shift $3.00/hour shift differential

Job Duties:

• Work from shop orders, requisitions, move various heavy sized wire reels to take off apparatus; properly mix various components and chemicals to obtain and maintain stability with regard to footage, lengths, wall thickness, proper die and leader sizes. Work in MIS system.
• Schedule production, selecting shop orders to consolidate runs for best efficiency and to meet time requirements.
• Set ups are exacting/precise and require placing and adjusting dies and leaders in extruder; obtaining and maintaining proper temperatures, speeds, feeds. Ensure adequate cleaning of heads, screws and barrels.
• Operate marking/printing machines of various types (3) as specified to apply identification number, stripe or legend to extruded wire/cable. Operate multiple pay-off and take-ups per shop packet or wire size.
• Perform visual and tactile checks of work and take samples according to specifications and instructions. Operate testing equipment and perform tests according to specifications including: concentricity, OD/ID, elongation, adherence, and other tests are required.
• Monitor operations on a continuous basis and as needed make adjustments to water trough, speeds, feeds, and other variables to meet quality and quantity parameters.
• Detect and report defective materials, improper compounding, malfunctioning equipment, unusual conditions to supervision. Maintain equipment and work areas in clean and orderly condition.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and required overtime as needed.

Qualifications/Requirement:

• High School diploma or GED and basic math skills required. Be a team player, enjoy detailed work and willingness to learn!
• 3 plus years of progressive manufacturing experience directly related to extrusion preferred
• Use of judgment to plan, perform and make decisions as to set ups and operations of multi-head/multi-line extruders (at times simultaneously) to ensure that products meet quality specifications, quantity and schedules within the limits of recognized or standard methods or procedures.
• Position requires moderate + physical effort consisting of frequent moving, of average to heavy weights, lifting 50 + lbs., pushing, pulling large reels etc.
• Long periods of standing
• Continuous mental and visual attention to detail, manual coordination of diversified duties, also repetitive work, requiring constant alertness or activity.
• Working conditions may expose employee to noise, fumes, dust, hot and cold temperatures etc.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• FSA/HSA
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Life, AD&D and Disability
• PTO and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• 5 day work week, voluntary Overtime, Overtime after 8 hours/day or more than 40 hours per week

About Judd Wire, Inc.

Judd Wire, a Sumitomo Electric Group Company, is a high technology wire company, specializing in the use of electron beam crosslinked thermosets for wire insulation. By applying irradiation crosslinking technology to insulating materials, Judd Wire meets the needs of the wire and cable industry for economical, high-performance products. Judd Wire manufactures electronic wire and cable in over 100 styles recognized by Underwriters Laboratory, Canadian Standards and/or Military Specifications.

Judd Wire's two U.S. based factories are part of the Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. (SEI), the largest manufacturer of wire and cable in Japan that provides Judd Wire with access to their extensive network of research and product development facilities.

To learn more about us, please visit https://www.juddwire.com/.

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About Sumitomo Electric Group

Since the founding of Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. in 1897 with copper wire production, we have developed many new technologies and products through innovative R&D activities based on Sumitomo Electric manufacturing technologies for electric wires and power cables. With more than 350 subsidiaries worldwide, we continue to introduce a wide variety of products that fulfill the expectations of society, in five business fields: Automotive, Information & Communications, Electronics, Environment & Energy, and Industrial Materials. We are a Fortune global 500 company.

To learn more about Sumitomo Electric Group, please visit http://global-sei.com