Night Shift Extruder Operator II: Growth & Benefits

Southwire Company; Carrollton (GA); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Matching & Pension Plan

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Southwire Company, LLC is seeking an Operator, Extruder 2 to set up and operate extrusion lines and related equipment, including nylon extruders, coilers, pay-offs and take-ups. This high-skill role supports equipment with precision and safety.

The position requires a high school diploma, English proficiency, physical stamina and ability to lift up to 45 lbs. It offers competitive pay of $32.02–$34.06 per hour, a shift from 6:50 PM to 7:00 AM, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must read, write, and speak English; bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
• Must be able to stand and lift heavy loads for long periods.
• Must be able to read and comprehend production orders and the instrumentation on complex equipment.
• Basic math skills (adding, subtracting, etc..)

Responsibilities

• Must be able to work under supervision and maintain ongoing communication with the supervisor and peers through verbal instruction and reports.
• Must be able to lift up to 45 lbs.
• Put scrap into the designated scrap bins.
• Responsible for proper setup of extrusion line and related equipment with correct tip and die and correct wire size.
• Responsible to maintain correct wire size, insulation thickness and concentricity.
• Responsible for application of correct print of acceptable quality on cable.
• Responsible for observe Southwire safety rules, maintain good housekeeping and perform all other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for using proper compound and correct amounts of color concentrate.
• Responsible to keep wire and compound loss at a minimum during start-up and change-overs.
• Responsible for correct inventory of WIP tags daily.

Skills

English proficiency

Reading comprehension

Stamina

Communication with supervisor

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Southwire Company, LLC is seeking an Operator, Extruder 2 to set up and operate extrusion lines and related equipment, including nylon extruders, coilers, pay-offs and take-ups. This high-skill role supports equipment with precision and safety.

The position requires a high school diploma, English proficiency, physical stamina and ability to lift up to 45 lbs. It offers competitive pay of $32.02–$34.06 per hour, a shift from 6:50 PM to 7:00 AM, and comprehensive benefits.