Extruder Operator – 1 1/4-Inch Day Shift

Job overview

The Extruder Operator position is onsite in Roanoke, VA. The listed pay is $17–$30.53 per hour. The role supports Optical Cable Corporation’s fiber optic cable manufacturing operations. The operator sets up, runs, and monitors extrusion equipment, checking products against specifications throughout production. The role contributes to product quality and safe, consistent manufacturing by documenting work, identifying defects, and escalating production issues when needed.

What you'll do

• Read setup sheets to determine products, machine adjustments, and material requirements
• set up, run, and monitor the 1 1/4-inch extrusion line
• inspect products at production stages
• complete job documentation
• clean equipment as required
• identify defects and problems, assist with resolution or notify a supervisor, and complete non-conformity paperwork
• follow safety procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

extruder operator

fiber optic cable

manufacturing

extrusion line

quality inspection

production

day shift

6am–6pm

monday–thursday

roanoke va

optical cable corporation

$17–$30.53/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Regular schedule is 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Monday–Thursday, with some schedule flexibility and overtime available; the posting states 44 hours per week.

About the employer

Optical Cable Corporation is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing. Sector: 33.