Multi-Line Extruder - 3rd Shift

Sumitomo Electric Group • Turners Falls, MA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Judd Wire, Inc., a Sumitomo Electric Group company, is hiring a 3rd-shift Multi-Line Extruder Operator for its manufacturing facility in Turners Falls, Massachusetts. The operator sets up and runs tubing, semi-pressure, and pressure processes on extruder lines, including multi-head/tandem and multi-extrusion lines, and operates printers to jacket a range of short-run, heavy or large wire, cable, and braided products. Work is performed with extruded compounds of various colors according to specifications and established procedures. The operator may run two extruders singly or simultaneously, depending on demand.

The hiring range is $22.63–$28.03 per hour, plus a $3.00-per-hour third-shift differential. The position follows a five-day work week, with voluntary overtime and overtime pay after eight hours per day or more than 40 hours per week. Flexible scheduling and overtime may be required as needed.

The work involves frequent movement of average-to-heavy weights, lifting more than 50 pounds, and pushing or pulling large reels. It requires long periods of standing and continuous mental and visual attention to detail, manual coordination, and alertness. Conditions may include exposure to noise, fumes, dust, and hot or cold temperatures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to use judgment to plan, perform, and make decisions about setups and operations of multi-head or multi-line extruders, sometimes simultaneously, while meeting quality specifications, quantities, and schedules within established methods or procedures.
• Ability to perform work requiring frequent movement of average-to-heavy weights, lifting more than 50 pounds, and pushing and pulling large reels.
• Ability to stand for long periods and maintain continuous mental and visual attention, manual coordination, and alertness.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years of progressive manufacturing experience directly related to extrusion is preferred.
• Team-oriented approach, enjoyment of detailed work, and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Work from shop orders and requisitions and move wire reels to take-off apparatus.
• Mix components and chemicals to maintain the required footage, lengths, wall thickness, and die and leader sizes.
• Use the MIS system.
• Schedule production by selecting and consolidating shop orders to improve efficiency and meet time requirements.
• Set up extruders by placing and adjusting dies and leaders and maintaining appropriate temperatures, speeds, and feeds.
• Clean extruder heads, screws, and barrels.
• Operate various marking and printing machines to apply identification numbers, stripes, or legends to wire and cable.
• Operate multiple pay-offs and take-ups according to shop packets or wire size.
• Perform visual and tactile checks and take samples according to specifications and instructions.
• Operate testing equipment and perform required tests, including concentricity, OD/ID, elongation, and adherence tests.
• Monitor operations continuously and adjust the water trough, speeds, feeds, and other variables as needed to meet quality and quantity parameters.
• Detect and report defective materials, improper compounding, equipment malfunctions, and unusual conditions to supervision.
• Maintain equipment and work areas in clean and orderly condition.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• FSA/HSA.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Life, AD&D, and disability coverage.
• PTO and holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Voluntary overtime and overtime pay after eight hours per day or more than 40 hours per week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED