Wire & Cable Extrusion Machine Operator

LAPP Ind - USA; Florham Park (NJ); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 40.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Weekly pay

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k)

HSA/FSA

Life Insurance

Resumo da vaga

LAPP Ind - USA in Florham Park, NJ is seeking a hands-on Machine Operator to run extrusion and machining lines, ensure safety and quality, and perform setups and changeovers. You’ll read specs, verify job travelers, and keep equipment in top condition while collaborating with teammates.

We offer pay at $25.00 per hour, weekly, with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, 401(k), PTO, and holidays. Shift options include day, evening, and night with differential.

Qualificações

• High school diploma required; solid math and basic computer skills.
• 1–3 years as a machine operator.
• Background in process-centric manufacturing for finished goods and/or wire & cable preferred.
• Comfort reading spec sheets and job travelers.
• Hands-on proficiency with micrometers and calipers.

Responsabilidades

• Operate extrusion and machining equipment to meet targets.
• Follow QC checks and document results.
• Perform setups, changeovers, maintenance, end-of-run teardown.
• Troubleshoot process issues and adjust to sustain output.
• Verify customer requirements and job instructions.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work area; work in a team.

Conhecimentos

Micrometers

Calipers

Math skills

Reading specs

English proficiency

Formação

High school diploma

Ferramentas

CNC

Extrusion machine

Machining equipment

Descrição da vaga

Shape the flow of power and data with LAPPSince 1959, LAPP has grown from a family startup in Stuttgart to a global leader in cable and connection technology. We remain fully family-owned, with about 5,800 colleagues across more than 80 countries. Here, a maker mindset meets long-held values: room to explore ideas, flexibility with responsibility, and a culture that values every perspective.A day in the lifeYou arrive for your shift, review the job packet and customer specifications, and prep your extrusion or machining line. You dial in tooling, verify measurements with micrometers and calipers, and run first-article checks. As production ramps, you monitor throughput, adjust parameters to maintain quality, and keep the area organized and safe. When it’s time for a changeover, you tear down, set up for the next run, and help a teammate troubleshoot a machine—because great output is a team sport.ShiftsFirst: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PMSecond: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM (shift differential)Third: 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM (shift differential)What you’ll doOperate assigned extrusion and machining equipment to meet or exceed production targets.Hold safety and quality as non-negotiables; follow QC checks and document results.Own your machines and tools—perform setups, changeovers, basic maintenance, and end-of-run teardown.Troubleshoot process issues and make on-the-fly adjustments to sustain output and quality.Verify customer requirements and job instructions before and during production.Keep a clean, organized, and safe work area; contribute to a collaborative, helpful team environment.Must be 18+ years old.EducationHigh school diploma required; solid math and basic computer skills are essential.Experience1–3 years as a machine operator (e.g., CNC, machinist, extruder) required.Background in process-centric manufacturing for finished goods and/or wire & cable preferred.Comfort reading spec sheets and job travelers.Hands-on proficiency with micrometers and calipers is required.Physical demandsWork may occur in tight or confined areas; safety focus and precision are critical.Standing up to 80% of the shift is typical.Occasional sitting; climbing/balancing; and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.Ability to maneuver, move, push, and lift up to 80 lbs.Language skillsRead and interpret safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions, and procedures; write routine reports and correspondence; speak effectively to groups. Proficiency in English, written and verbal.Compensation & benefits$25.00 per hour (paid weekly) plus participation in LAPP’s bonus plan. Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401(k), HSA/FSA, Life Insurance, and more.Tools & technologiesPrimary: Extrusion machineCore skills: Manual machining, plastic extrusion, and prior manufacturing experienceComplianceLAPP is an equal opportunity employer