Multi-Line Extruder-3rd Shift

Judd Wire, Inc.; Montague (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(k) with Employer Match

Life, AD&D and Disability

PTO and Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

5 day work week

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Judd Wire, Inc. in Turners Falls, MA is seeking a 3rd Shift Multi-Line Extruder to set up and run extrusion lines, including multi-head/tandem configurations for heavy wire and cable products.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, basic math skills, and 3+ years of extrusion-related manufacturing experience. You should be a reliable team player, able to handle physical work, and willing to work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and basic math skills required.
• 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 to meet quality specs.

Responsibilities

• Set up tubing and extruder lines including multi-head/tandem extrusion.
• Run two extruders singly or simultaneously to meet demand.
• Schedule production, selecting shop orders to consolidate runs for best efficiency.
• Operate marking/printing machines to apply identification to extruded wire/cable.
• Perform visual and tactile checks and take samples according to specs.
• Monitor tests for concentricity, OD/ID, elongation and adhesion.
• Maintain equipment and work areas in clean condition.
• Be prepared for overtime as needed.

Skills

Extrusion experience

Team player

Basic math skills

Flexible schedule

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MIS system

Job description

Multi-Line Extruder - 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.

Starting Rate: $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.

• 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