Multi-Line Extrusion Operator

Multi‑Line Extrusion Operator – 3rd Shift

Company
:
Judd Wire, Inc. (Sumitomo Electric Group) – Turners Falls, MA

Salary
: $22.63 /hr (base) + $3.00 /hr shift differential (3rd shift)

• Set up tubing and semi‑pressure/pressure extrusion lines, including multi‑head/tandem lines and various printers.
• Operate multi‑line extruders, running single or simultaneous extruders based on demand.
• Prepare and mix chemicals to maintain stability in footage, length, wall thickness, die, and leader sizes.
• Use the MIS system to schedule and consolidate shop orders for optimal production efficiency.
• Adjust dies and leaders, temperatures, speeds, and feeds to meet product specifications.
• Maintain clean and orderly work areas, ensuring proper cleaning of heads, screws, and barrels.
• Operate marking and printing machines to apply identification numbers, stripes, or legends to extruded wire/cable.
• Conduct visual and tactile inspections; take samples for quality checks.
• Operate testing equipment to perform measurements such as concentricity, OD/, elongation, adhesion, and other required tests.
• Monitor operations continuously and adjust water troughs, speeds, feeds, and other variables to maintain quality and quantity parameters.
• Detect and report defective materials, improper compounding, equipment malfunctions, or unusual conditions to supervisors.
• Prepare for a flexible schedule and required overtime as needed.

• High School diploma or GED and basic math skills.
• At least 3 years of progressive manufacturing experience directly related to extrusion.
• Team player who enjoys detailed work and is willing to learn.
• Use judgment to plan, perform, and decide on set‑ups and operations of multi‑head/multi‑line extruders to ensure quality, quantity, and schedule compliance.
• Moderate to heavy physical effort: frequent moving, lifting 50 + lbs., pushing and pulling large reels.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and maintain continuous mental and visual attention to detail.
• Capacity to tolerate noise, fumes, dust, and temperature variations in the work environment.

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
• FSA/HSA
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Life, AD&D, and Disability insurance
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• 5‑day work week with voluntary overtime (after 8 hrs/day or >40 hrs/week)

• Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job Function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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