Cable Manufacturing Technician - 2nd and 3rd Shifts

cable manufacturing technician - 2nd and 3rd shifts available

Spherion VT is seeking detail-oriented Specialty Cable Manufacturing Technician to join our client's production team in Shelburne, Vermont. There are a variety of open positions available. You have the opportunity to operate specialized high-temperature extrusion machinery to apply PTFE/TFE fluoropolymer insulations and produce high-frequency Low Loss (LL) cables for critical aerospace and defense applications. Additionally, you may run high-voltage spark testing equipment to verify insulation integrity and ensure every reel of cable meets strict quality and safety standards.

• Operate High-Temp Extrusion Equipment:
  Set up, monitor, and adjust specialized extrusion lines applying TFE/PTFE and expanded fluoropolymer coatings to wire conductors.
• Process Low-Loss Cable:
  Produce high-frequency, low-attenuation cables, maintaining precise control over wall thickness, concentricity, and microscopic expanded-air inner layers.
• Conduct Spark Testing & QA:
  Run finished cable through high-voltage spark test units to detect insulation flaws, logging defect locations and stopping lines when quality limits are exceeded.
• Perform In-Process Quality Checks:
  Read blueprints and shop floor traveler documentation to verify wire gauges, outer diameters, and electrical properties using micrometers and calipers.
• Maintain Equipment & Safety Protocols:
  Perform routine operator-level machine cleanup, spool changes, and tool setups while strictly adhering to plant safety and ESD (electrostatic discharge) standards.

Working hours:

3:00 PM - 11:00 PM

• Prior experience in wire and cable manufacturing, specifically with fluoropolymer (TFE/PTFE, FEP, PFA) extrusion techniques.
• Familiarity with high-voltage inline spark testing procedures and quality control standards (e.g., MIL-SPEC or AS9100).
• Experience handling high-frequency coaxial or Low-Loss aerospace cable products.

High School

1-4 years

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent vocational training.
• Minimum 1?2 years of experience operating machinery in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to use basic hand tools and precision measuring devices (e.g., calipers, micrometers).
• Basic computer literacy and math skills for entering quality test data, reading specs, and tracking job travelers.
• Excellent visual acuity, color vision (for wire color coding), and hand-eye coordination for handling fine wires and spools.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

Equal Opportunity

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At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants.

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