Multi-Line Extruder Operator - 2nd Shift

Overview

HT Extruder Operator, 2nd shift. Judd Wire Inc., a Sumitomo Electric Group company, is looking for an HT Extruder Operator for the 2nd shift in our Turners Falls, MA manufacturing facility. Operator will set up tubing, semi‑pressure and pressure processes on extruder lines, including operation of multi‑head/tandem; multi‑extrusion lines; various printers; to jacket a wide range of short run, heavy/large wire, cable, braided products with extruded compounds of various colors according to specifications and established procedures.

Run two extruders singly or simultaneously depending on demand.

• Work from shop orders and requisitions; move various heavy sized wire reels to take off apparatus; properly mix 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 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 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 including concentricity, OD/, elongation, adherence, and other tests as required.
• Monitor operations on a continuous basis and 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.

• 1-3 years experience in extrusion or relevant transferable manufacturing experience.
• Demonstrated ability to produce quality product consistently by following standard operating procedures, using judgement and the ability to maintain mental and visual attention.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Position requires moderate physical effort.

• 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

Judd Wire, a Sumitomo Electric Group Company, is a high technology wire company, specializing in the use of electron beam crosslinked thermosets for wire insulation. By applying irradiation crosslinking technology to insulating materials, Judd Wire meets the needs of the wire and cable industry for economical, high‑performance products. Judd Wire manufactures electronic wire and cable in over 100 styles recognized by Underwriters Laboratory, Canadian Standards and/or Military Specifications.

Judd Wire's two U.S. based factories are part of the Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. (SEI), the largest manufacturer of wire and cable in Japan that provides Judd Wire with access to their extensive network of research and product development facilities. To learn more about us, please visit

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Since the founding of Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. in 1897 with copper wire production, we have developed many new technologies and products through innovative R&D activities based on Sumitomo Electric manufacturing technologies for electric wires and power cables. With more than 350 subsidiaries worldwide, we continue to introduce a wide variety of products that fulfill the expectations of society, in five business fields:
Automotive, Information & Communications, Electronics, Environment & Energy, and Industrial Materials. We are a Fortune global 500 company. To learn more about Sumitomo Electric Group, please visit