Manufacturing Associate​/Machine Operator

SUMMARY

The Machine Operator performs manufacturing activities including the production and inspection of product to ensure it meets customer requirements. The Machine Operator will perform cable assembly and connector operations to build high-quality products.

• Convert raw materials into finished product
• Build product to standard rate
• Reads job order for product specifications
• Complete in-process inspections
• Interface with computer software to find documents and complete data entry.
• Builds simple point-to-point cables following drawings and instructions to a high level of quality and productivity
• Demonstrates proper use of basic hand tools: soldering gun, wrenches, hand strippers, trimmers, wire cutters, chop saw, rulers, microscope/magnifier
• Completes all necessary paperwork relating to the building of assemblies
• In conjunction with engineering and quality, make process recommendations and adjustments to increase productivity in the production cell
• Adopt a total quality mindset and ensure process quality in each step of the manufacturing process
• Perform job duties to meet quality, cost, and on-time delivery goal
• Contributes to team effort in a collaborative and supportive manner
• Maintains clean, organized work environment and adheres to all safety standards, procedures, and regulations
• Adheres to all factory safety procedures and guidelines

* Other duties as required in support of the department and the Company*

The responsibilities of this role do not include supervising other employees; however Manufacturing Associates positions offer opportunities for career advancement.

To succeed in this job, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential job function. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Soldering Certification, must be completed within 90 days of hire

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read and understand verbal and written instructions, read blueprints, drawings, and schematics

• Ability to measure accurately using a ruler or tape measure
• Willing and able to cross-train and be effective in various processes
• Co-operates with others and treats all with respect
• Accepts responsibility for own actions. Willingly accepts feedback from others
• Ability to be flexible and able to function comfortably in a manufacturing environment
• Reliable and flexible to work additional hours when needed to complete orders and/or special projects to meet customer demands

As part of their job duties, the employee must sit for lengthy periods while frequently using their hands to handle objects and communicate verbally. Additionally, they may need to stand, walk, reach, and occasionally lift objects weighing up to twenty (20) pounds. This role requires specific vision abilities, including close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

According to ADA regulations, reasonable accommodation will be provided to ensure that individuals with disabilities can perform the job's essential functions.

A work environment in a manufacturing plant is the physical and social setting where goods production occurs. Depending on the type of product, process, and plant, the work environment may vary in terms of noise, temperature, safety, and demand. Common characteristics of a work environment in a manufacturing plant are the use of machinery and exposure to hazards such as chemicals, heat, dust, or noise, with a culture of teamwork, communication, and continuous improvement.

Micro-Coax, an Amphenol Company, is fully committed to minimizing the environmental impact of its' operations, activities, and products. To achieve this, we adhere to all applicable environmental regulations and laws, prevent pollution, and continuously improve our…