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TE Wire & Cable LLC As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings-which is backed ... As an extruder operator, you will be responsible to set up, maintain and operate machinery. You ...

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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for cable extruder operator in the United States is $19.24, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $21.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Cable Extruder Operator vs Cable Assembler?

AspectCable Extruder OperatorCable Assembler
CredentialsHigh school diploma, training in extrusion processesHigh school diploma, basic mechanical skills
Work EnvironmentManufacturing plant, operating extrusion machineryAssembly line, working with components and wiring
Industry UsageWire and cable manufacturingElectrical equipment assembly
Common Search IntentRoles involving extrusion machinery and processJobs focused on assembling cables and wiring

The main difference is that a Cable Extruder Operator specializes in operating machinery to produce cables through extrusion, requiring specific technical training. In contrast, a Cable Assembler focuses on assembling finished cable products, often working with wiring and connectors. Both roles are essential in cable manufacturing but involve different skills and responsibilities.

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Multi-Line Extruder Operator - 3rd Shift

Turners Falls, MA • On-site

Judd Wire, Inc.
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing • 201 - 500 employees
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$22.63 - $28.03/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Description
Multi-Line Extruder Operator 3rd shift
Judd Wire Inc., a Sumitomo Electric Group company, is looking for 3rd Shift Multi-Line Extruder in our Turners Falls, MA manufacturing facility. Operator will set up tubing, semi-pressure and pressure processes on extruder lines which include: operation of multi-head/tandem; multi-extrusion lines; various printers; to jacket a wide range of short run, heavy/large wire, cable, braided products with extruded compounds of various colors according to specifications and established procedures. Run two extruders singly or simultaneously dependent upon demand.
Hiring Range: $22.63-28.03/hour, 3rd shift $3.00/hour shift differential
Job Duties:
  • Work from shop orders, requisitions, move various heavy sized wire reels to take off apparatus; 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 MIS system.

  • Schedule production, selecting shop orders to consolidate runs for best efficiency and to meet time requirements.

  • Set ups are exacting/precise and require placing and adjusting dies and leaders in extruder; obtaining and maintaining proper temperatures, speeds, feeds. Ensure adequate cleaning of heads, screws and barrels.

  • Operate marking/printing machines of various types (3) as specified to apply identification number, stripe or legend to extruded wire/cable. Operate multiple pay-off and take-ups per shop packet or wire size.

  • Perform visual and tactile checks of work and take samples according to specifications and instructions. Operate testing equipment and perform tests according to specifications including: concentricity, OD/ID, elongation, adherence, and other tests are required.

  • 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. Maintain equipment and work areas in clean and orderly condition.

  • Ability to work a flexible schedule.

Qualifications/Requirements:
  • High School diploma or GED and basic math skills required. Be a team player, enjoy detailed work and willingness to learn!
  • 3 plus years of progressive manufacturing experience directly related to extrusion preferred
  • Use of judgment to plan, perform and make decisions as to set ups and operations of multi-head/multi-line extruders (at times simultaneously) to ensure that products meet quality specifications, quantity and schedules within the limits of recognized or standard methods or procedures.
  • Position requires moderate + physical effort consisting of frequent moving, of average to heavy weights, lifting 50 + lbs., pushing, pulling large reels etc.
  • Long periods of standing
  • Continuous mental and visual attention to detail, manual coordination of diversified duties, also repetitive work, requiring constant alertness or activity.
  • Working conditions may expose employee to noise, fumes, dust, hot and cold temperatures etc.

Benefits:
  • 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://www.juddwire.com/
See what Judd Wire is all about at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92G-YuyU_FI
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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
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Industry

Electrical equipment, appliance, and component manufacturing

Company size

201 - 500 Employees

Headquarters location

Turners Falls, MA, US

Year founded

1953

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