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Judd Wire Inc., a Sumitomo Electric Group company, is looking for 3rd shift Multi-Wire Draw Operator in our Turners Falls, MA Manufacturing Facility. Operator will set up and operate a battery of machines to draw and bunch copper wire to specified small diameters and number of ends, patterns and specified quality standards.

Starting Rate: $19.17 per hour, 3rd shift differential $3.00/hour.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Work from orders, schedules for most efficient production within due date parameters, computer screens & fields, production samples, written & verbal instructions, set up & operate specifications, forms, work in BPCS system. Coordinate work with other departments as required.
•  String up Multi-Wire Fine Draw machines and run Rod breakdown.Take specified sample length and weigh to ensure proper elongation and detect die wear. Self-schedule, set up and operate bunchers for most efficient production operation. Conduct inspection of set ups and finished conductor as instructed in the SOP’s and specifications.
• Match short length multi-wire reels to produce lots and to reduce frequency of partial reels.
•  Enter data into BPCS system and maintain production and related documents.
• Set up & operate assigned group of bunchers. Complete product change overs, including lay length, number of ends, tension on payoff & take up, etc. Perform cold welding for continuous operation.
• Perform minor maintenance such as changing annealer bands.
•  Detect & report defective materials, malfunctioning equipment, & unusual conditions to Supervisor.
• Observe all safety rules & regulations. Maintain equipment & work areas in clean/ orderly condition.
•  Ability & willingness to cross-train on other machines throughout the plant as necessary
• Ability for flexible scheduling.
  

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and basic math skills required. Be a team player, enjoy detailed work and willing to learn!
• Position requires moderate physical effort consisting of frequent moving, average weights, lifting up to 60 lbs., pushing, pulling etc.
• Long periods of standing
• Continuous mental and visual attention to repetitive work, requiring constant alertness or activity.
• Working conditions may expose employee to fumes, dust, hot and cold temperatures etc. 
• Hearing Conservation area.

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• FSA/HSA
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Life, AD&D and Disability
• PTO and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• 5 day work week, voluntary Overtime,  Overtime after 8 hours/day or more than 40 hours per week

About Judd Wire, Inc.

Judd Wire, a Sumitomo Electric Group Company, is a high technology wire company, specializing in the use of electron beam crosslinked thermosets for wire insulation. By applying irradiation crosslinking technology to insulating materials, Judd Wire meets the needs of the wire and cable industry for economical, high-performance products. Judd Wire manufactures electronic wire and cable in over 100 styles recognized by Underwriters Laboratory, Canadian Standards and/or Military Specifications.

Judd Wire's two U.S. based factories are part of the Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. (SEI), the largest manufacturer of wire and cable in Japan that provides Judd Wire with access to their extensive network of research and product development facilities.

To learn more about us, please visit https://sumitomoelectric.com.

About Sumitomo Electric Group

Since the founding of Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. in 1897 with copper wire production, we have developed many new technologies and products through innovative R&D activities based on Sumitomo Electric manufacturing technologies for electric wires and power cables.  With more than 350 subsidiaries worldwide, we continue to introduce a wide variety of products that fulfill the expectations of society, in five business fields: Automotive, Information & Communications, Electronics, Environment & Energy, and Industrial Materials.  We are a Fortune global 500 company. 

To learn more about Sumitomo Electric Group, please visit http://global-sei.com