What are the responsibilities and job description for the Extruder Operator- 2nd Shift position at Times Microwave Systems?
Location: Wallingford, Connecticut Department: Production Posted: 11/24/2025 Location Name: Wallingford, CT
Wage Max: 32.38 Hourly Wage Min: 30.63 Hourly Position Type: Full Time Shift: 2nd Shift 3:00PM-11:00PM
FLSA: Hourly
Pursue a career that's true to you!
Times Microwave Systems (TMS) is the leader in coaxial transmission line technology and production. We provide the broadest range of transmission line solutions for military, aerospace, wireless communications, and industrial applications.
A job with us means you'll work alongside extraordinary people. Our employees are the foundation of what makes Times Microwave a strong, ethical business.
Compensation
We offer a total compensation package that includes a competitive base rate, overtime after 8 hours, overtime after 40 hours and on Saturdays, and double time! We offer consistent schedules, and guaranteed hours! Overtime is available!
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
We offer paid holidays and generous PTO for all full-time, eligible employees, in addition to flexible time off for personal needs or illness.
Employee Discounts
TMS employees receive discounts at retailers such as Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobil, Hertz, Avis, Dell & Samsung!
Health and Welfare
We understand you and your family's health and wellness are among your top priorities. If you work for TMS full time, you will be offered comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance that suits your needs and budget, with costs shared between you and the Company; Additional insurance plans such as life, and disability are also offered, as well as an attractive 401(k) plan.
Health Savings Accounts
Times Microwave contributes annually to employee Health Savings Accounts.
Employee Assistance Program
Confidential, no-cost professional assistance and counseling services to help resolve issues that are affecting you personally or professionally – available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Times Microwave Systems is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V.
Wage Max: 32.38 Hourly Wage Min: 30.63 Hourly Position Type: Full Time Shift: 2nd Shift 3:00PM-11:00PM
FLSA: Hourly
Pursue a career that's true to you!
Times Microwave Systems (TMS) is the leader in coaxial transmission line technology and production. We provide the broadest range of transmission line solutions for military, aerospace, wireless communications, and industrial applications.
A job with us means you'll work alongside extraordinary people. Our employees are the foundation of what makes Times Microwave a strong, ethical business.
Compensation
We offer a total compensation package that includes a competitive base rate, overtime after 8 hours, overtime after 40 hours and on Saturdays, and double time! We offer consistent schedules, and guaranteed hours! Overtime is available!
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
We offer paid holidays and generous PTO for all full-time, eligible employees, in addition to flexible time off for personal needs or illness.
Employee Discounts
TMS employees receive discounts at retailers such as Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobil, Hertz, Avis, Dell & Samsung!
Health and Welfare
We understand you and your family's health and wellness are among your top priorities. If you work for TMS full time, you will be offered comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance that suits your needs and budget, with costs shared between you and the Company; Additional insurance plans such as life, and disability are also offered, as well as an attractive 401(k) plan.
Health Savings Accounts
Times Microwave contributes annually to employee Health Savings Accounts.
Employee Assistance Program
Confidential, no-cost professional assistance and counseling services to help resolve issues that are affecting you personally or professionally – available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Perform all required duties to set-up and operate all company screw extruder coating machines to preform type of core, inner or final jacket coating operation following written and oral engineering instructions.
- Determine or select tip, die, melt and pre-heat temperatures, wire and feed screw speeds and other variables to meet requirements for job at hand.
- Blend compound, make machine set-ups, supply feed and take-up reels, thread machines and operate as necessary to coat and print material.
- Make all necessary operational compounds, take-up reels and other needs to maintain continuous operations.
- Run specified lengths as directed to fill specific customer requirements.
- Detect and report defective material, faulty operation and unusual conditions to proper supervision. Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
- Follow environmental, health and safety regulations.
- Prior Extruder experience a plus.
- Experience with braiding and wire a plus.
- Must be 18 years or older
Times Microwave Systems is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V.