Night Shift Large Machine Operator: Extruders & Rework

Optical Cable Corporation; Virginia; On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Optical Cable Corporation seeks a Large Machine Operator for the night shift in Roanoke, Virginia. The role operates large extruders, ILA lines, a strander, filler, and rework lines to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.

Responsibilities include setup, running production, printing cables, drying materials, and performing rework tasks. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and 1–2 years of machine operating experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years of machine operating experience preferred, including setup and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and follow basic instructions and document work.

Responsibilities

• Review set up sheets and product codes to determine product to be manufactured and machine adjustments.
• Set up and run product on large extruders, ILA, strander, filler and rework lines.
• Print to cables accurately using jet and mechanical printers.
• Fill, empty and monitor material dryers.
• Operate rework line for reworks and remakes; assist with washing, reprinting, stripping jackets and armor, respooling cables.
• Complete all required documentation accurately.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading & following instructions

Teamwork

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Syspro ERP System

Job description

Optical Cable Corporation seeks a Large Machine Operator for the night shift in Roanoke, Virginia. The role operates large extruders, ILA lines, a strander, filler, and rework lines to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.

Responsibilities include setup, running production, printing cables, drying materials, and performing rework tasks. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and 1–2 years of machine operating experience.