Extruder Assistant
About The Position
Advanced Digital Cable is hiring an Extruder Assistant for its manufacturing team in Hayesville, North Carolina. The role supports the Lead Operator in running a high-speed production line that shapes protective jackets or coatings around wires and cables. The company describes its manufacturing setting as high-tech, with advanced equipment and technology. The assistant manages take-up machines that wind finished cable, checks cable-wall thickness with calipers, programs inkjet systems to print safety codes and branding, and verifies that cable meets specifications, is labeled correctly, and is securely packaged. The position pays $20.00–$22.50 per hour, with shift differentials for second shift.
Requirements
- Proven ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while meeting productivity standards.
- Ability to adapt to changing production needs.
- Consistent attendance and punctuality.
- Ability to take ownership of actions and follow safety and operational procedures.
- Ability to follow complex directions and seek clarification when needed.
- Ability to maintain legible, accurate production records.
- Responsive to management direction and willing to take responsibility for personal performance.
- Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and climb for extended periods.
- Comfort working around noise, dust, machinery, and varying temperatures.
Responsibilities
- Support the Lead Operator in running the cable extrusion production line.
- Manage take-up machines and ensure cable winding tension is appropriate.
- Use calipers to verify cable-wall thickness against specifications.
- Program inkjet systems to print safety codes and branding on cable jackets.
- Verify that finished cable meets specifications, is labeled correctly, and is securely packaged.
- Maintain accurate, legible production records, including labels and travelers.
- Keep the workspace clean and organized and follow safety and operational procedures.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Long- and short-term disability
- Accident and critical illness insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 11 paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Career development and advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
