Multi-Line Extruder Operator - 3rd Shift

Multi-Line Extruder Operator - 3rd Shift

Sumitomo Electric | Posted Mar 9

Turners Falls, MA

Hiring Range: $/hour, 3rd shift $3.00/hour shift differential

• Work from shop orders, requisitions, move various heavy sized wire reels to take off apparatus; properly mix various components and chemicals to obtain and maintain stability with regard to footage, lengths, wall thickness, proper die and leader sizes. Work in MIS system.
• Schedule production, selecting shop orders to consolidate runs for best efficiency and to meet time requirements.
• Set ups are exacting/precise and require placing and adjusting dies and leaders in extruder; obtaining and maintaining proper temperatures, speeds, feeds. Ensure adequate cleaning of heads, screws and barrels.
• Operate marking/printing machines of various types (3) as specified to apply identification number, stripe or legend to extruded wire/cable. Operate multiple pay-off and take-ups per shop packet or wire size.
• Perform visual and tactile checks of work and take samples according to specifications and instructions. Operate testing equipment and perform tests according to specifications including: concentricity, OD/, elongation, adherence, and other tests are required.
• Monitor operations on a continuous basis and as needed make adjustments to water trough, speeds, feeds, and other variables to meet quality and quantity parameters.
• Detect and report defective materials, improper compounding, malfunctioning equipment, unusual conditions to supervision. Maintain equipment and work areas in clean and orderly condition.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.

• High School diploma or GED and basic math skills required. Be a team player, enjoy detailed work and willingness to learn!
• 3 plus years of progressive manufacturing experience directly related to extrusion preferred.
• Use of judgment to plan, perform and make decisions as to set ups and operations of multi-head/multi-line extruders (at times simultaneously) to ensure that products meet quality specifications, quantity and schedules within the limits of recognized or standard methods or procedures.
• Position requires moderate + physical effort consisting of frequent moving, of average to heavy weights, lifting 50 + lbs., pushing, pulling large reels etc.
• Long periods of standing.
• Continuous mental and visual attention to detail, manual coordination of diversified duties, also repetitive work, requiring constant alertness or activity.
• Working conditions may expose employee to noise, fumes, dust, hot and cold temperatures etc.

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• FSA/HSA
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Life, AD&D and Disability
• PTO and Holidays Employee Assistance Program
• 5 day work week, voluntary Overtime, Overtime after 8 hours/day or more than 40 hours per week