Machine Operator - Extruder 2nd and 3rd Shifts

EIS Wire and Cable's long history of engineering expertise and manufacturing excellence has resulted in strong and lasting business relationships with customers in a wide range of diverse industries. Our customers can count on the quality, service, and attention to evolving needs that they would expect of a manufacturing partner.

Today, EIS Wire and Cable Inc. operates a modern 125,000 sq. ft. facility based in Western Massachusetts and specializes in manufacturing a wide range of custom design and standard construction products-from single conductor hook-up wire to complex multi conductor composite cables.

Duties and Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Setup, adjust, and operate extruders to apply insulation material on copper conductor or cable core. 
• Set up integral equipment pertinent to extruding wire and cable.
• Able to read, write and follow verbal and written instructions in English.
• Complete paperwork and enter computer transactions.
• Use all test equipment accurately.
• Must have good trouble-shooting and problem-solving skills.
• Follow standard work instructions and perform all set-ups & color changes.
• Have satisfactory attendance and performance record.
• Stack reels on pallets
• Train in Lean methods and participate in team projects such as set-up reduction to help reduce through-put time and increase productivity
• May be required to evaluate work center issues about materials, machines and workloads and report current status to supervisors.
• Perform quality checks. 
• Understanding and adherence to the Kanban scheduling system
• Sweep & clean work area at the end of the shift and follow all safety and housekeeping instructions and policies.

Requirements:

• Pass a color identification test.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods of time.
• Able to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions in English.
• Must have good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Able to lift 50 lb. with assistance
• Reliable attendance
• Position may have some required overtime

Schedule:

• Full-time - 40 hours per week
• Monday to Friday (3rd shift starts on Sunday night at 11 pm) 
• 2nd Shift 3pm-11pm 

The EIS premier benefits package includes:

• Medical (EIS funds 100% of the deductibles & 80% of premiums)
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance - Company paid
• Paid time off (Holidays, vacation, sick, birthday)
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Shift Differential
• Bonus Incentives