Extrusion Machine Operator

We are seeking a Ribbon Associate to join a Cable Manufacturing team. In this role, you will be responsible for the high-profile manufacture of optical ribbon products, ensuring every fiber meets or exceeds strict customer specifications.

Key Responsibilities Machine Operation & Setup:

Set up ribbon equipment, including fiber, matrix material, and printing tools. You will continuously monitor line variables such as speed, temperature, and fiber tension to maintain peak efficiency.

Quality Assurance:

Perform critical optical testing using an OTDR to verify product length and attenuation. You will be responsible for identifying and rewinding defective products to minimize scrap and material loss.

Data Management:

Accurately record manufacturing process data and quality checks into the Ribbon database using computer terminals and scanners.

Maintenance:

Perform routine cleaning and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) to ensure equipment remains in optimal condition.

Requirements Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Technical Skills:

Ability to use hand tools (calipers, pin gauges), operate computer touch screens, and apply basic math (ratios, percentages, and metric system).

Physical Demands:

Ability to stand/walk for up to 80% of a 12-hour shift and lift 20 to 50 pounds occasionally.

Environment:

Comfortable working in a clean room environment requiring protective clothing and exposure to manufacturing heat.

Aptitude:

reasoning skills to troubleshoot non-standardized situations and the composure to handle high-stress production scenarios. Training New associates will undergo 5 to 6 weeks of supervised on-the-job training. Full mastery of the ribbon operation is generally achieved within 6 months.

salary:

$19 - $20 per hourshift: Thirdwork hours: 7 PM - 7

AMeducation:

High SchoolResponsibilitiesThe Ribbon Associate is responsible for the end-to-end setup and operation of ribbon manufacturing equipment, including loading fibers, managing matrix materials, and configuring printing systems. During the 12-hour shift, the associate continuously monitors line parameters-such as speed, temperature, and tension-to ensure efficiency and performs routine cleaning and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM). A major portion of the role involves high-precision quality assurance, where the associate uses an OTDR to conduct optical testing for attenuation, length, and dimension to ensure products meet customer specifications. Additionally, the associate is tasked with recording production data into databases, troubleshooting basic equipment issues, and performing rework tasks like rewinding defective ribbons to minimize material scrapThe essential functions of this role include:working in a smoke free environmentwearing steel toe shoesmanual lifting up to 25lbsstanding for 8 hours at one timeworking weekendsSkillsExtrusionPress OperationMoving MaterialTrimmingLiftingQualificationsYears of experience: 1 yearExperience level: ExperiencedRandstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days. job detailssummary$19 - $20 per hourtemp to permhigh schoolcategoryproduction occupationsreferenceAB_4931216job details We are seeking a Ribbon Associate to join a Cable Manufacturing team. In this role, you will be responsible for the high-profile manufacture of optical ribbon products, ensuring every fiber meets or exceeds strict customer specifications.

Key Responsibilities Machine Operation & Setup:

Set up ribbon equipment, including fiber, matrix material, and printing tools. You will continuously monitor line variables such as speed, temperature, and fiber tension to maintain peak efficiency.

Quality Assurance:

Perform critical optical testing using an OTDR to verify product length and attenuation. You will be responsible for identifying and rewinding defective products to minimize scrap and material loss.

Data Management:

Accurately record manufacturing process data and quality checks into the Ribbon database using computer terminals and scanners.

Maintenance:

Perform routine cleaning and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) to ensure equipment remains in optimal condition.

Requirements Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Technical Skills:

Ability to use hand tools (calipers, pin gauges), operate computer touch screens, and apply basic math (ratios, percentages, and metric system).

Physical Demands:

Ability to stand/walk for up to 80% of a 12-hour shift and lift 20 to 50 pounds occasionally.

Environment:

Comfortable working in a clean room environment requiring protective clothing and exposure to manufacturing heat.

Aptitude:

 reasoning skills to troubleshoot non-standardized situations and the composure to handle high-stress production scenarios. Training New associates will undergo 5 to 6 weeks of supervised on-the-job training. Full mastery of the ribbon operation is generally achieved within 6 months.

salary:

$19 - $20 per hourshift: Thirdwork hours: 7 PM - 7

AMeducation:

High SchoolResponsibilitiesThe Ribbon Associate is responsible for the end-to-end setup and operation of ribbon manufacturing equipment, including loading fibers, managing matrix materials, and configuring printing systems. During the 12-hour shift, the associate continuously monitors line parameters—such as speed, temperature, and tension—to ensure efficiency and performs routine cleaning and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM). A major portion of the role involves high-precision quality assurance, where the associate uses an OTDR to conduct optical testing for attenuation, length, and dimension to ensure products meet customer specifications. Additionally, the associate is tasked with recording production data into databases, troubleshooting basic equipment issues, and performing rework tasks like rewinding defective ribbons to minimize material scrapThe essential functions of this role include:working in a smoke free environmentwearing steel toe shoesmanual lifting up to 25lbsstanding for 8 hours at one timeworking weekendsSkillsExtrusionPress OperationMoving MaterialTrimmingLiftingQualificationsYears of experience: 1 yearExperience level: ExperiencedRandstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days.