TURNERS FALLS Extruder Operator - 3rd Shift Judd Wire Inc., a Sumitomo
Electric Group company, is looking for 3rd shift Machine Operator-
Extruder in our Turners Falls, MA manufacturing facility. Operator will
set up tubing, semi-pressure and pressure processes on extruder lines
which include: operation of multi-head/tandem; multi-extrusion lines;
various printers; to jacket a wide range of short run, heavy/large wire,
cable, braided products with extruded compounds of various colors
according to specifications and established procedures. Run two
extruders singly or simultaneously dependent upon demand. Starting
Hourly Rate: \$19.17 per hours + \$2.00/hour 3rd shift differential Job
Duties: Work from shop orders, 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, wall thickness, 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. Set ups are
exacting/precise and require placing and adjusting dies and leaders in
extruder; obtaining and maintaining proper temperatures, speeds, feeds.
Ensure adequate cleaning of heads, screws and barrels. Check for
required temperature, proper speed of take up reel or spool, proper
tension on wire, efficient operation of work, proper cooling of extruded
material. Set machine into operation for various set ups, locate, mark
splices and/or breaks and compute. Operate marking/printing machines of
various types(3) as specified 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 tests
are required. Compute percent concentricity, elongation, other as
specified. Monitor operations on a continuous basis and as needed 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, unusual conditions to
supervision. Observe all safety rules and regulations. Maintain
equipment and work areas in clean and orderly condition.
Qualifications/Requirements High School diploma or GED and basic math
skills required. Be a team player, enjoy detailed work and willing to
learn! 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. Position requires 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. Working conditions may expose employee to noise, fumes,
dust, hot and cold temperatures etc. Benefits: Medical, Dental and
Vision FSA/HSA 401(k) with Employer Match Life, AD&D and Disability PTO
and Holidays Employee Assistance Program 5 day work week, voluntary
Overtime