Machine Operator

Reliable Temps is searching for experienced Machine Operator candidates in the Turners Falls area. These are temp-hire positions.

Extruder Operator

2nd Shift: 3pm-11pm, $20.17/hr

3rd Shift: 11pm-7am, $21.17/hr

• Work from orders, requisitions, various sized wires to 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 BPCS system.
• Set ups are exacting and require placing and adjusting die in extruder, obtain and maintain proper temperature, speed and feed. Ensure adequate cleaning of die.
• Use vacuum apparatus to transfer compounds into feed hopper and/or machine. Check for required temperature, proper speed of take up reel or spool, proper tension on wire, efficient operation of work, proper cooling of extruded material. Set machine into operation. Operate marking/printing machine as specified to apply identification number, stripe or legend to extruded wire
• Perform visual checking of work and take samples according to specifications and instructions. Operate testing equipment and perform tests according to specifications including; concentricity, OD, elongation, adherence. Compute percent concentricity, elongation, other as specified. Label spools with shop order number, conductor size, wall size, color and direct to next operation. Include SPC records with shop order packet.
• 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. Observe all safety rules and regulations. Maintain equipment and work areas in clean and orderly condition.

Print Operator

3rd Shift: 11pm-7am $20.56/hr

• Work from shop orders, special customer requirements, written and verbal instructions, diagrams as to conductor size, wall size, OD multiples of lengths, amount of each color, width, lay and number of stripes to be applied, type of ink to be used, thinner required, work in BPCS system. Use simple tools and measuring devices.
• Operate a number of striping/printing machines; set up machine, presetting counter for correct stripe length; select proper striping or printing wheels and ink. Set over depending on type of insulation being striped, printed or dyed.
• Maintain proper ink thickness, stripe dimension and lay, correct amount of centrifugal force on striping wheel in accordance with wire gauge, setting of printing wheels.
• Check for durability of results and quality of color.
• Make visual checks with micrometer, check OD, stripe dimension, print distance, etc. conductor size; labels reel and direct to next operation. Input specified data into BPCS system.
• Detect and report defective materials, malfunctioning equipment, unusual conditions to supervision. Observe all safety rules and regulations. Maintain equipment and work areas in clean and orderly condition.

Qualifications/Desired Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of Machine Operator experience preferred
• Ability to pass a drug screen and background check