Quality control technician

We are currently building a talent pipeline of experienced Loose Tube Jacketing & Extrusion Operators in the Carrollton, GA area for upcoming high-priority manufacturing opportunities. In this role, you will be responsible for setting up extrusion tooling, loading polymer compounds, operating continuous loose tube lines, and maintaining strict in-process quality control-including continuous laser outer diameter gauging, high-voltage spark testing, visual jacket defect inspection, and sequential print verification. If you have 1+ years of machine operating experience in plastics extrusion, wire and cable jacketing, or continuous-flow manufacturing and are ready to be considered as these positions open, submit your resume today to connect directly with our recruiting team.

salary: $19 - $20 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

• Set Up Extrusion Line: Install dies, tips, and guide tooling based on cable outer diameter specs.
• Load Compounds: Feed resin pellets (HDPE, LSZH, MDPE) into the hoppers and monitor barrel melt temperatures.
• Run the Line: Maintain continuous line speed and tension as loose buffer tubes pass through the crosshead.
• Check Dimensions: Monitor outer diameter, wall thickness, and concentricity using laser gauges and calipers.
• Inspect Cable Jacket: Watch for surface defects like lumps, scratches, blisters, or die lines.
• Run Spark Testing: Monitor inline spark testers to catch pinholes or jacket insulation breaks immediately.
• Apply Surface Print: Set up inkjet/marking printers to ensure foot/meter markings and part numbers print clearly.
• Regulate Cooling Water: Adjust cooling water trough temperatures to prevent jacket shrinkage or tube deformation.
• Log Runs & Purge Lines: Record footage, scrap, and resin lots in the system, and purge extruders during material/color changeovers.

The essential functions of this role include:

• working in a smoke free environment
• wearing steel toe shoes
• standing for 8 hours at one time
• working up to 12 hrs of overtime per week

Skills

• Quality Assurance
• Inspection
• Product Inspection
• Monitoring
• Quality Control
• Inspecting
• Testing
• Sorting
• Providing Feedback

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 1 year
• Experience level: Entry Level

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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, Randstad 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).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.