Night Shift: Large Machine Operator (Extruders & Rework)

Optical Cable Corporation; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) plan

Job summary

Optical Cable Corporation is seeking a Large Machine Operator Floater for night shifts (6 PM – 6 AM, Mon–Thu) in Roanoke, VA. You will operate large extruders, ILA, filler and rework lines, and ensure efficient production with strict quality standards.

The role requires 1–2 years in machine operation, basic mechanical skills, and the ability to read and follow instructions, use measuring tools, and correctly document all tasks. Benefits include comprehensive plans and a 401(k) option.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to review specifications, set up, run and monitor 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.

Responsibilities

• Review set up sheets and product codes to determine product to be manufactured, machine adjustments, setup and material requirements.
• Set up and run product on ILA, large extruders (2 and 3 inch), strander, filler and rework lines as workload and staffing levels necessitate.
• Print to cables accurately using jet and mechanical printers.
• Fill, empty and monitor material dryers.
• Operate the rework line per production requirements for reworks and remakes; washing, reprinting, stripping jackets and armor, respooling cables and other rework tasks.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Syspro ERP System

Job description

Optical Cable Corporation is seeking a Large Machine Operator Floater for night shifts (6 PM – 6 AM, Mon–Thu) in Roanoke, VA. You will operate large extruders, ILA, filler and rework lines, and ensure efficient production with strict quality standards.

The role requires 1–2 years in machine operation, basic mechanical skills, and the ability to read and follow instructions, use measuring tools, and correctly document all tasks. Benefits include comprehensive plans and a 401(k) option.