Primary Operator

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.
• Set temperature profile on extruder appropriate for material to be run.
• Select tip and die and install 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. Inputting and checking print legends.
• Tests tensile and elongation and makes necessary adjustments to wire pre‑heat or quench water temperature.
• Inspects startup 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.
• Walking.
• Bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, or crawl.
• Talk / hear.
• Taste / smell.
• Carry weight / lift (up to 50 lbs.).
• Climb.
• Use hands/fingers to handle or feel.
• Push / pull.
• The degree of each physical demand is representative of what must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• Required PPE:
  Gloves, safety glasses, and safety shoes.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.