Bunching Operator; -hour shift

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Full Time Manual Labor Leominster, MA, US

23 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $18.00 To $20.00 Hourly

DEPARTMENT: Cabling FLSA
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Hourly (Non-Exempt)

REPORTS TO: Shift Supervisor LOCATION: Leominster, MA

Great cable starts with precision at the bunching stage, and that's where you come in. As a Bunching Operator at our Leominster, MA facility, you'll control and monitor the machines that bring two or more conductors together — shaping the twisted length, lay length, outer diameter, and final lengths that define product quality. It's detail-focused, hands-on work where your attention keeps every run on spec.

• Follow all safety guidelines and protocols to help keep the work environment safe for everyone.
• Take part in machine and paperwork training, building your knowledge to support maintenance tasks along the way.
• Keep your work area clean and organized.
• Set up the cabler machine to run each item to the exact specifications on the shop paperwork.
• Monitor the cabling process closely, making real-time adjustments to maintain product quality and output efficiency.
• Conduct quality and settings checks at the start of shift and regularly throughout the day.
• Troubleshoot and resolve minor operational issues to keep downtime to a minimum.
• Flag issues to your supervisor right away, especially when items fall short of quality standards.
• Maintain accurate production records — product counts, machine settings, and maintenance activity — to track productivity and spot opportunities to improve.
• Pitch in on other related duties as assigned by your supervisor.

This role has no direct supervisory responsibilities — it's an opportunity to build strong technical skills on the production floor.

• A high school diploma or GED, plus 1-3 months of related experience and/or training (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Basic computer and math skills.
• Prior hands‑on or on‑the‑job experience is a plus.
• Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting instincts.
• Comfort working as part of a team, as well as tackling independent projects.
• Good communication skills and patience.
• Flexibility to work nights and/or weekends as needed.

• Frequently stands and walks throughout the shift.
• Frequently loads and unloads reels.
• Continually moves between machines when running multiple lines.
• Continually moves and loads reels for extended periods during setup.
• Continually works near moving mechanical parts.
• Occasionally uses a step ladder to reach items on higher shelves.
• Works in an environment where the noise level is usually loud.
• Lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds.
• Uses close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Works with specialized equipment, including micrometer, vernier, and diameter tape.

• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment;
  Manages competing demands;
  Changes approach or method to best fit the situation;
  Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information;
  Collects and researches data;
  Uses intuition and experience to complement data;
  Designs workflows and procedures.
• Deliver Legendary Service: It’s all about the experience. With every experience, do the little things, as well as the big things, that surprise people. Make every interaction stand out for its helpfulness. Create the “WOW” factor that turns customers into raving fans. This includes both internal and external customers.
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