Extruder Operator

ADVANCED DIGITAL CABLE LLC•Blairsville, GA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Extruder Operator manages extrusion machines with 1-inch to 3-inch diameters, featuring 4 to 8 heat zones, to continuously extrude a poly plastic coat over wire. This role involves verifying and testing all wire and cable using calipers and cutters to determine correct outer diameter, wall thickness, conductor gauge, and centering. The operator is responsible for verifying proper labels and coding on each spool, ensuring labels match travelers, and placing them on the correct reel size. The position also includes working with and cross-training an Extruder Assistant, assisting in packaging products and materials when needed, and operating various machinery such as a Dual Reel Take Up (up to a 72-inch walk-through take-up machine), spark box, and dialed or touch screen systems. Setting up ink wheels or programming Ink jet print systems and adhering to all palletizing procedures are also key. Quality assurance and verification are paramount for a Primary Extruder Operator, along with completing any other assigned duties.

Requirements

Ability to manage extrusion machine(s) with 1inch to 3inch diameters that has 4 to 8 heat zones.
Proficiency in using calipers and cutters for wire and cable testing.
Experience operating a Dual Reel Take Up, up to a 72in. walk through take up machine, spark box, dialed or touch screen.
Ability to set up an ink wheel or program an Ink jet print system.
Knowledge of palletizing procedures.
Strong quality assurance and verification skills.
Ability to identify and resolve problems.
Commitment to continuous learning and skill development.
Ability to load and off load product.
Ability to ensure cable is evenly wrapped.
Legible handwriting for documents (Labels & Travelers).
Ability to multi-task in all areas of the position.
Ability to perform routine quality checks on wire and cable.
Ability to maintain a clean and organized work area.
Adherence to company policies and procedures.
Adaptability to changes in the work environment.
Punctuality and consistent attendance.
Ability to meet productivity standards.
Understanding of the Quality Management System and how their jobs affect it.
Oral communication skills.
Ability to listen and seek clarification.
Proactive approach to improving and promoting quality.
Attention to accuracy and thoroughness.
Responsiveness to management direction.
Ability to report unsafe conditions.
Accountability for own actions.
Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.
Proper use of equipment and materials.

Responsibilities

Manage extrusion machine(s) with 1inch to 3inch diameters that has 4 to 8 heat zones.
Extrude a poly plastic coat continuously over wire.
Verify and test all wire and cable by using calipers and cutters.
Determine the Correct outer Diameter, wall thickness, conductor gauge, and if the wire/conductor is centered.
Verify the proper label on each spool and the proper coding is printed on the jacket.
Verify that the label matches the traveler and is placed on the correct reel size.
Work with and periodically cross train an Extruder Assistant.
Assist in the Extrusion Assistant position when needed, including packaging products and materials.
Operate a Dual Reel Take Up, (up to a) 72in. walk through take up machine, spark box, dialed or touch screen.
Set up an ink wheel or program an Ink jet print system.
Adhere to all palletizing procedures when applicable.
Perform quality assurance and verification as a Primary Extruder Operator.
Complete any and all other duties requested or assigned.
Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
Strive to continuously build knowledge and skills.
Load and off load product.
Ensure cable is evenly wrapped.
Legibly write on all necessary documents (Labels & Travelers).
Perform Routine quality checks on all wire and cable.
Maintain a clean work area and organized.
Follow Policy and procedures.
Adapt to change in work environment.
Be consistently at work and on time.
Meet productivity standards.
Understand the Quality Management System and how their jobs affect it.
Listen and get clarification.
Look for ways to improve and promote quality.
Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.
Respond to management direction.
Report un-safe conditions.
Take responsibility for own actions.
Complete work in a timely manner.
Use equipment and materials properly.