Multi-Line Extruder - 3rd Shift

Judd Wire•Turners Falls, MA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Judd Wire Inc., a Sumitomo Electric Group company, is looking for a 3rd Shift Multi-Line Extruder Operator in our Turners Falls, MA manufacturing facility. The operator will set up tubing, semi-pressure, and pressure processes on extruder lines. This includes the operation of multi-head/tandem and multi-extrusion lines, various printers, to jacket a wide range of short run, heavy/large wire, cable, and braided products with extruded compounds of various colors according to specifications and established procedures. The role involves running two extruders singly or simultaneously depending on demand.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Basic math skills
Be a team player
Enjoy detailed work
Willingness to learn
3 plus years of progressive manufacturing experience directly related to extrusion preferred
Use of judgment to plan, perform and make decisions as to set ups and operations of multi-head/multi-line extruders (at times simultaneously) to ensure that products meet quality specifications, quantity and schedules within the limits of recognized or standard methods or procedures.
Moderate + physical effort consisting of frequent moving of average to heavy weights, lifting 50 + lbs., pushing, pulling large reels etc.
Long periods of standing
Continuous mental and visual attention to detail, manual coordination of diversified duties, also repetitive work, requiring constant alertness or activity.

Nice To Haves

3 plus years of progressive manufacturing experience directly related to extrusion

Responsibilities

Set up tubing, semi-pressure and pressure processes on extruder lines.
Operate multi-head/tandem and multi-extrusion lines.
Operate various printers to jacket wire, cable, and braided products.
Run two extruders singly or simultaneously dependent upon demand.
Work from shop orders and requisitions.
Move various heavy sized wire reels to take off apparatus.
Properly mix various components and chemicals to obtain and maintain stability with regard to footage, lengths, and wall thickness.
Select proper die and leader sizes.
Work in MIS system.
Schedule production, selecting shop orders to consolidate runs for best efficiency and to meet time requirements.
Perform exacting/precise set ups by placing and adjusting dies and leaders in the extruder.
Obtain and maintain proper temperatures, speeds, and feeds.
Ensure adequate cleaning of heads, screws, and barrels.
Operate marking/printing machines of various types to apply identification number, stripe, or legend to extruded wire/cable.
Operate multiple pay-off and take-ups per shop packet or wire size.
Perform visual and tactile checks of work and take samples according to specifications and instructions.
Operate testing equipment and perform tests according to specifications including: concentricity, OD/ID, elongation, adherence, and other required tests.
Monitor operations on a continuous basis and make adjustments to water trough, speeds, feeds, and other variables to meet quality and quantity parameters.
Detect and report defective materials, improper compounding, malfunctioning equipment, and unusual conditions to supervision.
Maintain equipment and work areas in clean and orderly condition.
Ability to work a flexible schedule.