Stranding Operator | Fri-Sun 7am-7pm

Marmon Utility; Seymour (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental/vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid vacation and sick time

Parental leave

Life Insurance

PPE reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

Marmon Utility LLC in Seymour, CT, is seeking dedicated machine operators for full-time roles on a Mon-Thu 7am-7pm style schedule. You will load, set up, operate, and monitor line equipment to keep cables and insulators moving through the production process.

Candidates should have basic math, measurement, and computer skills, and be ready to work in a multi-shift environment with growth opportunities within a safe, regulated facility.

Qualifications

• Read/use precision gauges and tools.
• Perform shop math.
• Read/follow written instructions.
• Use computer for simple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Review work orders / product documentation.
• Load and unload spools with raw material and finished product.
• Set up machines: load pay off reels and spools, remove empty spools, guide wire through machine, change dies and gears.
• Operate and monitor semi-automatic and rigid machines and take-up and pay-off machines.
• Repair / weld breaks, capstan, and other operational issues.
• Make samples for QC
• Gauge / inspect product
• Load and operate chopper
• Operate forklift and reel mover
• Monitor and maintain supply of raw material
• Generate labels, apply to product and document
• Cut off, secure, wrap and remove finished product from line to storage
• Trouble shoot line problems and repair or request assistance as indicated
• Communicate with supervisors, work as part of team

Skills

Read precision gauges

Shop math

Read/follow written instructions

Use computer for simple tasks

Teamwork

Maintain orderly work area

Calibrate measuring devices

Tools

Precision gauges

Job description

Marmon Utility LLC

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Shift Details

Working Shift: Mon-Thur 7am-7pm (3 day weekend)

Training Shift Options: Mon-Thur 7am-7pm or Mon-Thur 7pm-7am

Location

Seymour, CT - Onsite

Hourly Range

$20.00 - $25.00 hourly

Employment Type

Full-time

About Us

At Marmon Utility, we Power for Life. We create advanced technologies that shield and protect the electrical grid—helping it stands strong against disruptions and supports a smarter, safer future. Our operators create power cables and insulator products that keep electricity flowing—reliably, safely, and every day. Through our trusted Hendrix and Kerite brands, we’ve built more than 200 years of combined expertise in strengthening the electric grid.

We’re growing and hiring operators in Milford, NH, Amherst, NH, and Seymour, CT. If you want a stable job in an essential industry where your hands-on skills make a real impact, we’d love to have you on our team.

What We Offer (Culture, Perks & Benefits)

• Health, dental, vision insurance and holiday pay effective on day 1 of employment
• Eligible for annual production bonus
• Employer 401k contribution with company match
• Annual merit increase (based on performance)
• Competitive differential pay for select shifts
• Paid vacation and sick time (accrued and prorated)
• Paid Parental leave
• Life Insurance, long-term, short-term disability offered company paid benefit
• Personal Protective Equipment (safety) Reimbursement
• Swag allowance (yearly)
• Uniforms
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career growth opportunities
• Professional development support
• Quarterly Perfect attendance bonus
• Multiple shift options

Essential Job Functions

• Review work orders / product documentation
• Load and unload spools with raw material and finished product
• Set up machines: load pay off reels and spools, remove empty spools, guide wire through machine, change dies and gears
• Operate and monitor semi-automatic and rigid machines and take-up and pay-off machines.
• Repair / weld breaks, capstan, and other operational issues
• Make samples for QC
• Gauge / inspect product
• Load and operate chopper
• Operate fork trucks and reel mover
• Monitor and maintain supply of raw material
• Generate labels, apply to product and document
• Cut off, secure, wrap and remove finished product from line to storage
• Trouble shoot line problems and repair or request assistance as indicated
• Communicate with supervisors, work as part of team

Education, Experience And Knowledge Qualifications

• Read / use precision gauges and tools
• Perform shop math
• Read/follow written instructions
• Use computer for simple tasks

Skills And Abilities Qualifications And Other Requirements

• Maintain orderly and clean work area
• Verify calibration of measuring devices
• Train employees
• Participate in maintaining ISO certification
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to continuous improvement
• Perform other duties as assigned

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.