Primary Operator

Belden Inc.; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Belden Inc. is seeking a Primary Operator at our Leominster, MA facility. The role involves tending extrusion machines, setting up according to specifications, and ensuring safety compliance to meet daily production goals.

The candidate should have a High School Diploma and 1-2 years in manufacturing, with solid verbal and written communication and basic math skills. Join Belden to contribute to reliable, high-quality wire and cable production.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to operate machinery in compliance with safety standards.
• Must be able to write or print clearly and record product data as required.
• Must be able to comply with Company Attendance Policy.

Responsibilities

• Reads Shop Order and Manufacturing Specification to determine machine set-up, materials required, and quantity to run.
• Verifies raw materials delivered to the Manufacturing Specification.
• Sets temperature profile on extruder appropriate for material to be run.
• Selects tip and die and installs into crosshead positioning to achieve concentricity.
• Tests tensile and elongation and makes necessary adjustments to wire pre-heat or quench water temperature.
• Inspects start-up samples for conformance to specification and makes any necessary adjustments.
• Inspects each subsequent reel produced for dimensional conformance.

Skills

Verbal/Written communication

Basic math

Machinery operation

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Position Title: Primary Operator

Date: Jul 17, 2026

Location: Leominster, MA, US, 1453

Company: Belden Inc

Innovation Starts With You

Propel your career at Belden, where innovation creates possibilities—for our people, our customers, and the communities we serve. We connect people, information, and ideas to solve the world's most complex connectivity challenges, turning curiosity into meaningful impact. Here, you'll take on work that challenges you, supports your growth, and empowers you to shape what's next. You'll collaborate with global teams, gain diverse perspectives, and contribute to solutions that extend beyond our business-creating value in the world around us.

Together, we are shaping the future of digitization and paving the way for the next generation of innovation.

Position Summary

Tends extrusion machines in a continuous production/processing operation of wire and cable products. Follows production/process specifications as directed and adheres to established procedures and safety guidelines to meet daily goals and objectives.

Essential Functions

• Reads Shop Order and Manufacturing Specification to determine machine set‑up, materials required, and quantity to run.
• Verifies raw materials delivered to the Manufacturing Specification.
• Sets temperature profile on extruder appropriate for material to be run.
• Selects tip and die and installs into crosshead positioning to achieve concentricity.
• Strings up line, adjusting air pressure on dancers to control proper tension on wire.
• Adjusts extruder ratio and capstan ratio to achieve proper dimensions.
• Sets sparker to correct voltage.
• Puts capstan and take‑up in proper gear ratio to run efficiently.
• Sets up ink jet printers when required. Inputs and checks print legends.
• Tests tensile and elongation and makes necessary adjustments to wire pre‑heat or quench water temperature.
• Inspects start‑up samples for conformance to specification and makes any necessary adjustments.
• Inspects each subsequent reel produced for dimensional conformance.
• Adjusts traverse settings on take‑up to ensure a smooth package.
• Attaches production tag to conforming material.
• Attaches stop tag to non‑conforming material.
• Records all completed work on Tally sheets and on Daily Machine Report.
• Performs all other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Skills:

• Adequate verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Must be able to operate machinery in compliance with safety standards.

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to write or print clearly and record product data as required.
• Must be able to comply with Company Attendance Policy.

Physical Requirements

• Standing or sitting
• Seeing / Color
• Walking
• Bend, Kneel, Stoop, Crouch, or Crawl
• Talk / Hear
• Taste / Smell
• Carry Weight / Lift (up to 50 lbs.)
• Climb (stairs, ladders) / balance
• Use hands / fingers to handle or feel
• Push / Pull
• Reaching (down, up, across etc.)
• The degree of each physical demand is representative of what must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• Required PPE: Gloves, Safety Glasses, and Safety Shoes

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.

Let’s Create Possibilities Together.

Join a global community shaping the future of intelligent connectivity. At Belden, you'll help push the boundaries of technology and write the next chapter of innovation, creating possibilities for your career, your future, and the world around you.

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job.