Senior Extruder Operator II – Nylon & Cable Production

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

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Matching

Health insurance

Paid Time Off

Long & Short-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Advancement & Growth

Employee Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

ETC

Job summary

Southwire Company is seeking an experienced Extruder 2 Operator to set up and operate extrusion lines and related equipment, including nylon extruders and take-ups. The role requires reading production orders, maintaining wire size and insulation quality, and adhering to safety and 5S standards.

The position involves lifting up to 45 lbs, cross-training within the facility, and rotating on a set schedule. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.

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 of time.
• 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 to 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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Southwire Company is seeking an experienced Extruder 2 Operator to set up and operate extrusion lines and related equipment, including nylon extruders and take-ups. The role requires reading production orders, maintaining wire size and insulation quality, and adhering to safety and 5S standards.

The position involves lifting up to 45 lbs, cross-training within the facility, and rotating on a set schedule. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.