Extruder Operator – 3rd Shfit Position Available In Franklin, Massachusetts

Extruder Operator – 3rd Shift Judd Wire Inc., a Sumitomo Electric Groupcompany, is looking for a 3rd shift Single-Line Extruder Operator in ourTurners Falls, MA facility. Operator will set up and operate a singlehead extrusion line to jacket a range of wire, cable, braided productsaccording to specifications and established procedures. Targeted jobtraining provided for all skill levels starting on day 1 and throughoutyour career at Judd Wire.

Starting Hourly Rate:

$20.32 per hours +$2.00/hour 3rd shift differential

Job Duties:

Work from orders,requisitions, various sized wires to properly mix various components andchemicals to obtain and maintain stability with regard to footage,lengths, wall thickness, proper die and leader sizes, Work in BPCSsystem. Set ups are exacting and require placing and adjusting die inextruder, obtain and maintain proper temperature, speed and feed. Ensureadequate cleaning of die. Use vacuum apparatus to transfer compoundsinto feed hopper and/or machine. Check for required temperature, properspeed of take up reel or spool, proper tension on wire, efficientoperation of work, proper cooling of extruded material. Set machine intooperation. Operate marking/printing machine as specified to applyidentification number, stripe or legend to extruded wire Perform visualchecking of work and take samples according to specifications andinstructions. Operate testing equipment and perform tests according tospecifications including; concentricity, OD, elongation, adherence.

Compute percent concentricity, elongation, other as specified. Labelspools with shop order number, conductor size, wall size, color anddirect to next operation. Include SPC records with shop order packet.

Monitor operations on a continuous basis and as needed make adjustmentsto water trough, speeds, feeds, and other variables to meet quality andquantity parameters. Detect and report defective materials, impropercompounding, malfunctioning equipment, unusual conditions tosupervision. Observe all safety rules and regulations. Maintainequipment and work areas in clean and orderly condition. Cross-train andthe availability to work overtime and some Saturdays. Perform othersimilar or related duties as assigned or instructed by supervisor.

Qualifications/Requirements High School diploma or GED and basic mathskills required. Be a team player, enjoy detailed work and willing tolearn! Use of judgment to plan, perform and make decisions as to set upsand operations of multi-head/multi-line extruders (at timessimultaneously) to ensure that products meet quality specifications,quantity and schedules within the limits of recognized or standardmethods or procedures. Position requires moderate + physical effortconsisting of frequent moving, of average to heavy weights, lifting 50 +lbs., pushing, pulling large reels etc. Long periods of standingContinuous mental and visual attention to detail, manual coordination ofdiversified duties, also repetitive work, requiring constant alertnessor activity. Working conditions may expose employee to noise, fumes,dust, hot and cold temperatures etc.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental andVision

FSA/HSA 401

(k) with Employer Match Life, AD&D and Disability PTOand Holidays Employee Assistance Program 5 day work week, voluntaryOvertime