Extruder Operator - 1 1/4'' Weekend Shift
About The Position
The Extruder Operator sets up, runs, and monitors 1 ¼-inch extrusion equipment used to manufacture fiber optic cable. The operator uses setup sheets to identify products, machine adjustments, and material requirements; checks products throughout production against specifications; completes job-related documentation; and cleans equipment as needed to prevent contamination. The role also involves identifying production defects, helping resolve problems or notifying a supervisor, and completing non-conformity paperwork. All work must follow safety procedures and guidelines. The operator is expected to support OCC’s service excellence and quality, communicate respectfully, contribute to strong customer and team relationships, and comply with the company’s mission, values, policies, ethical standards, and Code of Conduct. The regular schedule is 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Friday through Sunday, with some schedule flexibility required. Overtime is available. The position is 33 hours per week and includes full-time benefits. Eligible night and weekend shifts receive an additional 10% shift differential.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Mechanical aptitude and ability to operate a machine in a production environment.
- Demonstrated ability to use tools and measuring devices properly.
- Ability to read and follow basic instructions.
- Ability to understand and implement quality procedures.
- Math and handwriting skills, including the ability to complete documentation correctly.
- Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision.
- Attention to detail and ability to complete assignments accurately, recognize problems, and help resolve them.
- Ability to stand and walk regularly and lift or move up to 50 pounds regularly.
- Sight sufficient for significant reading and computer use, including color vision.
- Hearing sufficient to detect alarms and communicate with coworkers.
Nice To Haves
- Six months of related experience and/or training is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Read setup sheets and use file names to determine the product, machine adjustments, and material requirements.
- Set up, run, and continuously monitor the 1 ¼-inch extrusion line for all products.
- Observe, measure, and inspect products at various production stages to ensure they meet setup sheet specifications.
- Accurately complete documentation specific to the job.
- Clean equipment as required to prevent contamination.
- Recognize production defects and problems, assist with resolving them or notify a supervisor, and complete non-conformity paperwork.
- Conduct work in accordance with safety procedures and guidelines.
- Provide excellent service, build strong relationships and team cohesiveness, focus on quality and positive solutions, communicate respectfully, and respond with compassion and understanding to customer needs.
- Champion OCC’s mission, vision, and values and comply with company policies, procedures, ethical standards, and Code of Conduct.
Benefits
- Full-time benefits for a 33-hour-per-week schedule.
- Eligible night and weekend shifts receive an additional 10% shift differential.
- Overtime is available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
