Job Description

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

How To Apply

Apply online at https://www.juddwire.com/careers/. Please let them know you heard about this opportunity from the MassHire Franklin Hampshire Career Center.