Summer Manufacturing Temp - 1st Shift

Sumitomo Electric Group•Turners Falls, MA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Judd Wire Inc., a Sumitomo Electric Group company, is looking for a 1st shift Summer Manufacturing Temp in their Turners Falls, MA manufacturing facility. Individuals will be responsible for a variety of duties including: Performing required operations connected with measuring, inspecting, testing and re-spooling wire and cable in preparation for shipping or its next operation.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Knowledge of ordinary arithmetic including decimals, fractions, and simple use of specification together with use of adjustable measuring instruments.
Be a team player, enjoy detailed work and willing to learn!
Position requires moderate physical effort consisting of frequent moving, average weights, lifting up to 50 lbs., pushing, pulling etc.
Long periods of standing
Continuous mental and visual attention to repetitive work, requiring constant alertness or activity.
Working conditions may expose employee to noise, fumes, dust, hot and cold temperatures etc.

Responsibilities

Work from factory orders, special customer requirements and verbal instructions to evaluate and meet specifications with regard to conductor size, amount of insulation over diameter, sparking voltage, type of repairs allowed (if any), number of pieces per reel, type of reel for put-up, sparking sequence, number of conductors, multiple lengths, amount of order.
Set up wire or cable on sparking machine, selects proper counter eyes, applies prescribed sparking voltage, maintains proper traverse while operating machine at fastest allowable speed; set up voltage tester, test wire and small cables at prescribed voltage, check continuity tester to insure there are no breaks or shorts
Visually examine and inspect wire/cables as they are pulled through the machine to detect sparking (defects). Identify areas of defective insulation, cut out defective piece
Use micrometer to check conductor for proper size, check appearance of insulation and centering of copper wire in the insulation; tag reel in accordance with specifications, direct to next operation
Detect and report any unusual conditions, defective materials or other malfunctions
Maintain equipment and work area in a clean and proper condition.
Observe safety regulations
Ability & willingness to cross-train on other machines throughout the plant
Ability to work a flexible schedule