Production Operator-TX

Production Operator - All Shifts Available

This position is responsible for operating equipment used in the manufacturing of high-conductance flexible circuits and intelligent wiring systems consistent with established production and quality standards. The operator assists with cleaning and maintenance of equipment, inspects raw materials before loading onto machines, and conducts basic quality checks such as testing product or packaging before shipping.

• Read work orders, set up, run, and reset specified manufacturing equipment consistent with customer requirements, established production and quality standards, notify lead/supervisor of equipment failure or problems; seek to improve efficiency and make process change recommendations to Supervisors.
• Prepare product throughout the production process using safety knives, scissors, and tweezers.
• Locate, stock, build, and manage WIP from the production line in terms of storage and inventory control; load and unload material onto or from production fixed equipment to carriers and mobile racks, deliver WIP safely and efficiently throughout the production line, and prepare shipments for delivery.
• Operate safety-sensitive and heavy equipment such as electric pallet jacks, manual pallet jacks, and fixed equipment.
• Detect and report defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor.
• Perform all system tracking activities in accordance with customer requirements and departmental guidelines, including entering accurate data into the company specified systems for job time and inventory tracking.
• Report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to Supervisor or area lead.
• Maintain the work area in a clean and orderly condition and follow prescribed safety regulations.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Previous production operations, material handling, or technician experience within a manufacturing or warehouse environment preferred but not required.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Punctuality and a professional, can-do attitude are a must.
• Ability to identify issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, or hearing.
• Open to schedule flexibility that will allow for a variety of shifts, including days, nights, or weekends as needed. Ability to work overtime and change schedule on short notice as required.
• Candidates with IPC 7711/7721 certification are strongly encouraged to apply.

• May be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to safety glasses, safety shoes, bump‑caps, gloves, hair nets, masks, and clean‑room frocks while adhering to the prescribed safety procedures.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Hourly/Non‑Exempt – shift work.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms and pull/push, climb or balance;

and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl for extended periods of time. The employee must lift and/or move up to 35 pounds without assistance (including ability to carry 20 pounds up and down stairs). Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment – Manufacturing/Shop Environment. Includes a shop environment, with exposure to high noise levels from operating machines, physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts, nuisance dust, and skin exposure to hazardous materials used during material prep process.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. Cel Link participates in the E‑Verify program in specific locations as required by law.