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Your Job We are seeking a Extrusion Operator to join our Temp-Flex team in South Grafton, MA.
Your Job
We are seeking a Extrusion Operator to join our Temp-Flex team in South Grafton, MA. In this role, you will operate, set up, and monitor wire and cable extrusion equipment while ensuring product quality, safety, and efficiency. You will apply your mechanical aptitude and process knowledge to troubleshoot equipment, optimize production, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
We are seeking operators for 2nd and 3rd shift. These shifts offer a 10-15% shift premium and a retention bonus of $3,000 after 90 days of employment and $5,000 after 180 days of employment.
Our Team
You will report to the Production Supervisor and collaborate closely with engineers, operators, and quality technicians to ensure smooth production operations and consistent product quality.
Set up, operate, and tear down extrusion equipment for wire and cable production
Monitor product quality and ensure conformance to specifications and defect-free output
Complete required production documentation and input data into SAP systems
Follow ISO procedures and safety standards to meet customer and regulatory requirements
Perform basic equipment maintenance and maintain a clean, organized work area
Read and interpret engineering drawings and product specifications
Use measuring tools to inspect finished products and support quality checks
Troubleshoot equipment and process issues using mechanical and process knowledge
Adjust machine parameters to maintain process control and optimize performance
Identify root causes of defects and support corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure efficient production flow and product transfer
Support continuous improvement efforts focused on yield, scrap reduction, and efficiency
Recognize abnormal conditions and escalate with recommended solutions
Experience operating equipment in a manufacturing environment
Ability to read and interpret specifications, blueprints, and work instructions
Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot equipment issues
What Will Put You Ahead
Two (2) years or more manufacturing experience in a production environment
Experience using measuring tools for inspection and quality control
Knowledge of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement principles
For this role, we anticipate paying $24-$32 per hour. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
Who We Are
As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).
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