Extrusion Operator

Extrusion Operator

Date: Dec 15, 2025

Location: Leominster, MA, US, 1453

Company: Belden, Inc

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Propel your career surrounded by a diverse team of innovative, goal‑oriented individuals who are pursuing the next generation of connectivity solutions. At Belden, you’ll participate in work that will challenge you and position you to excel. You’ll collaborate with colleagues from around the world, gaining exposure to a broad base of expertise and perspectives. Together, we’ll continue on a journey of innovation, creating a connected world and paving the way for automation.

Join us and let’s build the future.

Tends extrusion machines in a continuous production/processing operation of wire and cable products. Follows production/process specifications as directed and adheres to established procedures and safety guidelines to meet daily goals and objectives.

• Reads Shop Order and Manufacturing Specification to determine machine set‑up, materials required, and quantity to run.
• Verifies raw materials delivered to the Manufacturing Specification.
• Sets temperature profile on extruder appropriate for material to be run.
• Selects tip and die and installs into crosshead positioning to achieve concentricity.
• Strings up line, adjusting air pressure on dancers to control proper tension on wire.
• Adjusts extruder ratio and capstan ratio to achieve proper dimensions.
• Sets sparker to correct voltage.
• Puts capstan and take‑up in proper gear ratio to run efficiently.
• Sets up ink‑jet printers when required. Inputs and checks print legends.
• Tests tensile and elongation and makes necessary adjustments to wire pre‑heat or quench water temperature.
• Inspects start‑up samples for conformance to specification and makes any necessary adjustments.
• Inspects each subsequent reel produced for dimensional conformance.
• Adjusts traverse settings on take‑up to ensure a smooth package.
• Attaches production tag to conforming material.
• Attaches stop tag to non‑conforming material.
• Records all completed work on Tally sheets and on Daily Machine Report.
• Performs all other responsibilities as assigned.

• Adequate verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Must be able to operate machinery in compliance with safety standards.

• Must be able to write or print clearly and record product data as required.
• Must be able to comply with Company Attendance Policy.

• Standing or sitting.
• Seeing / color vision.
• Walking.
• Bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, or crawling.
• Talking / hearing.
• Tasting / smelling.
• Carrying or lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Climbing stairs or ladders (balance required).
• Using hands / fingers to handle or feel.
• Pushing or pulling.
• Reaching (down, up, across, etc.).

Required PPE:
Gloves, Safety Glasses, and Safety Shoes.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.

Let’s Write the Next 100 Years Together. Join a global community striving to improve connectivity and security. The work we’re doing puts our people on the front lines of impacting lives and shaping the future. Propel your story of innovation by helping Belden write the next chapter in ours. Shape your future at Belden.

These statements describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job.