Extrusion Operator 2nd Shift

Job Description

SANLO INC., 400 Indiana Highway 212, Michigan City, Indiana, United States of America

Posted Friday, February 20, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Take the next step with an exciting and growing company!

With 12 locations in three countries, 750+ employees, and over 60 years of excellence, the Central Wire (CWI) Group of Companies is a world-class manufacturer. As the only fully integrated maker of wire, rope and assemblies, our solutions are found in aerospace, defense, med tech, and heavy industry applications around the globe— in large part because of the people behind our products.

Do you have a strong work ethic? Take pride in a job well done? Are you passionate about contributing to individual and team, company and customer successes? If you’re interested in joining a dynamic work environment that offers opportunities to reach your full potential, we want to hear from you.

Extruder Operator

Full-Time 2 nd Shift 2:00pm to 10:30pm

• Complete set-up and change over of extruding equipment and dies to complete jobs.
• Complete start-up of extrusion equipment at the start of each shift.
• Complete shut-down, including cleaning all material out of the barrel, at the end of each shift.
• Set-up, monitor and adjust water trays to cool material
• Set-up, monitor and adjust equipment speed and temperature in response to start new runs and correct in-process quality concerns
• Review work orders, prioritize jobs and schedule extrusion equipment accordingly.
• Complete visual quality inspections on work-in-progress and finished product
• Measure and ensure dimensions of work-in-progress and finished product
• Package and label completed work-in-progress and finished product
• Load material and operate material dryers
• Perform preventive maintenance and general repairs to extruding equipment
• Complete material handling of all materials to and from extrusion work area
• Record completion of production and quality checks on production logs

• Read and follow written and visual work instructions
• Ability to operate a forklift
• Use and read calipers, micrometers and tape measures
• Use common hand tools (wrenches, exacto knife, hammer)
• Understanding of wire and ability to confirm wire type by counting strands and measuring diameter
• Operate a blow torch

• Ability to lift 50 to 55 pounds (frequently)
• Ability to visually identify fine details for completion of quality checks
• Ability to lift 75 pounds (infrequently)
• Works with raw material and tooling equipment that is heated to high temperatures

• Health insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Referral program

8-hour shift

In person, Company does not provide relocation assistance.

Central Wire Group of Companies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Central Wire Group of Companies is a Drug‑free workplace and pre‑employment drug tests and background checks are required.

SANLO INC., 400 Indiana Highway 212, Michigan City, Indiana, United States of America