Extruder Assistant

Job DetailsJob Location: ADC Blairsville - Blairsville, GA 30512Job Shift: 3rd ShiftAre you ready to power your career with an industry leader?At Advanced Digital Cable, wedon’tjust keep up with the competition—we set the pace. As a premier manufacturer of wire and cable, we provide the literal "nervous system" for modern infrastructure, and we do it better than anyone else.Weutilizethe most advanced manufacturing technology and equipment available, ensuring you work in a high-tech, high-quality setting.We manufacture 100% of our products across fourstate-of-the-artU.S. locations. We are constantly expanding our capacity and developing new products, which means more opportunities for our team to grow and advance. Job Summary: We are looking for a detail-orientedExtruderAssistantto join our manufacturing team. If you enjoy working with your hands,operatinghigh-tech machinery, and ensuring products are built to perfect specifications, this is the role for you.Extruderis the process of shapingmaterial byforcing it through a machine to create a continuous shape—in our case, the protective "jacket" or coating that goes around wires and cables.As an ExtruderAssistant, you will support the Lead Operator in running a high-speed production line that transforms raw materials into finished industrial cables. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Machine Coordination: You’ll manage "Take-Up" machines—large motorizedreels that neatly wind the finished cable as it comes off the line—ensuring the tension isperfectand the product is ready for shipping. Precision Testing: Using specialized tools like calipers (digital measuring devices), you will verify that the cable walls are the exact thicknessrequiredfor safety and performance. Digital Branding: You will program inkjet systems to print vital safety codes and branding directly onto the cable jacket. Quality Verification: Ensure that every foot of cablecreatedis built to exact specifications, labeled correctly, and packaged securely. Required Qualifications: Operational Excellence: Proven ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while meeting strict productivity standards. You should be comfortable adapting to changing production needs while keeping a clean, organized workspace. Reliability: A track recordof consistent attendance and punctuality. We value team members who take fullownershipoftheir actions and follow all safety and operational procedures. Clear Communication: Ability to follow complex directions, seek clarification when needed, andmaintainlegible,accurateproduction records (Labels & Travelers). Coachability: Responsive to management direction and willing to take full responsibility for personal actions and performance. Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. Ability to stand, walk, bend, and climb for extended periods. Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, machinery, and varying temperatures. Compensation & Benefits: Starting Pay: $20.00 per hour We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a comprehensive benefits package, including: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Long- and Short-Term Disability Accident & Critical Illness Insurance Paid Time Off (PTO) 11 Paid Holidays 401k with company match Career development and advancement opportunities Shift Opportunities: First Shift: 7:00am - 3:00pm, Mon-Fri Second Shift: 3:00pm - 11:00pm, Mon-Fri (+$2.50) Third Shift: 11:00pm - 7:00am, Mon-Fri (+$3.25) A Shift: 7:00am - 7:00pm, Mon-Thu B Shift: 7:00pm - 7:00am, Mon-Thu (+$3.25) Qualifications #J-18808-Ljbffr Advanced Digital Cable Inc.