Production Operator

Under direct supervision, the Production Operator I is responsible for, but not limited to, performing production operations including, use of equipment to meet company standards for quality and quantity on a rotating basis to produce high quality products in a timely manner to ensure total customer satisfaction.

• With guidance from senior operators, learns and performs all operations on machines, operating equipment, and production fixtures.
• Read blue prints to determine instructions and part specifications. Read work orders, follow engineering drawings and/or receive verbal instructions regarding duties.
• Monitors inventory of chemicals, materials and supplies used in processes.
• Assemble parts and/or raw materials according to blueprints meeting quality and quantity objectives. Assemble raw materials specified for production runs. May operate soldering equipment.
• Assemble, position and align parts in specified relationship to each other.
• Verify part accuracy by using various measuring equipment and gauges.
• Complete necessary paperwork on line as needed.
• Know daily goals and targets to meet.
• Quality check parts in the assigned process or monitor and adjust process for best manufacturing result.
• Rotation to all departmental jobs with this job classification.
• Attend training as required.
• Adheres to quality and safety systems or maintenance of quality and safety standards.
• Special projects as assigned.

• Attention to detail.
• Must have good or corrected eyesight to insure quality of work.
• Ability to use both hands for repetitive wrist, hand, and finger motions.
• Ability to work with a variety of glues, solvents, and chemicals.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs on an occasional basis.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple work instructions, engineering drawings and company policies.
• Ability to perform simple math problems such as addition and subtraction of 2-3 digit numbers.

• High School education or GED equivalent.
• Experience working in assembly of small components, keyboarding, checking, for manual dexterity preferred.

As required by a federal contract or subcontract, only U.S. citizens will be hired for this position.