Assembly Operator (Manufacturing)

Ohio Associated Enterprises LLC•Painesville, OH

1h•Onsite

About The Position

The Assembly Operator performs hands-on production work building electronic connectors, cable assemblies, and related components. The work is repetitive and detail-oriented, involving small parts, precise hand movements, hand tools, machine operation, and consistent production pace. Employees follow written and verbal instructions, maintain quality, meet department production expectations, and may perform assembly, inspection, testing, and machine operation during the workday. After training, employees may work independently and are expected to ask questions when instructions are unclear. This is an on-site, full-time, hourly position with a Monday-through-Friday schedule. First shift is 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, and second shift is 3:15 pm to 11:45 pm. Overtime is available based on customer and production needs. The position may begin as a temporary assignment, with the potential for permanent employment based on attendance, work quality, productivity, dependability, conduct, and business needs; permanent employment is not guaranteed. The manufacturing environment includes moderate noise and production equipment. The role requires frequent use of hands, standing, walking, sitting, reaching, close visual attention, and occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, or working in different positions. Employees must be able to lift and move materials weighing up to 25 pounds, wear safety glasses and other required PPE, communicate regularly with supervisors and coworkers, and use a computer to record production or inspection information. Reasonable accommodations may be available for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to work carefully with small parts and perform precise hand movements.
Ability to use or learn basic hand tools.
Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to learn machine operation and recognize equipment or process concerns.
Ability to identify and report defects or quality concerns.
Dependable attendance and punctuality.
Ability to remain focused during repetitive work and learn multiple processes.
Ability to follow safety, quality, attendance, and company policies.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, reach, and use hands frequently; occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, or work in different positions.
Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
Close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to wear safety glasses and other required PPE.
Regular communication with supervisors and coworkers and use of a computer to record production or inspection information.

Nice To Haves

Previous manufacturing, assembly, production, quality inspection, or warehouse experience.
Experience using hand tools or measuring instruments.
Experience reading diagrams, work instructions, or basic blueprints.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Assemble electronic connectors, cable assemblies, and related components.
Perform assembly, wire termination, testing, labeling, packaging, and other assigned production tasks.
Use cutters, wire strippers, crimpers, screwdrivers, measuring instruments, and other assigned hand tools.
Read and follow work instructions, diagrams, assembly drawings, and production documentation.
Inspect parts and completed assemblies for defects and record test results.
Maintain quality and productivity standards and report problems to leadership.
Keep the work area clean, organized, and safe.
Attend required training and department meetings.
Operate assigned toggle presses, table presses, injection molding machines (including ARBURG machines), and cutting equipment according to training and work instructions.
Load and unload materials or parts, monitor machine operation, and make routine adjustments within established procedures.
Use cut combs and other assigned cutting tools or fixtures as trained.
Inspect machine-produced parts and completed assemblies; separate nonconforming items and report quality or equipment concerns.
Work cooperatively with team members and supervisors.