Production Operator - 1st shift - 90 Day Increase Eligible
About The Position
The Production Operator works in a high-production industrial environment and is responsible for meeting departmental production, quality, and safety standards. After department training, the operator independently reads and verifies shop orders, sets up and completes manufacturing processes, and may use printing and automated equipment, small hand tools, microscopes, and perform fine assembly work. The role is scheduled for 1st shift, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. New hires are eligible for a 90-day evaluation and a pay increase if key performance indicators are met. The position requires compliance with TTM export-control policies and applicable laws, including ITAR, EAR, and OFAC requirements.
Requirements
- Ability to read and comprehend English written instructions, including manufacturing work orders, customer specifications, and shop control documents.
- General computer skills, including updating electronic records, entering data into systems, and sending emails.
- Ability to sit or stand throughout a shift and independently push, pull, or lift 10–50 pounds.
- Ability to consistently meet attendance requirements.
- Willingness to work overtime, including weekends as necessary.
- Must comply with TTM export-control policies and applicable laws, including ITAR, EAR, and OFAC.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- One to two years of manufacturing experience preferred, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Read and accurately understand shop travelers, including job orders, instructions, and customer specifications.
- Set up and operate different types of machinery according to departmental processes and job requirements.
- Evaluate products for quality and verify that departmental procedures are completed accurately.
- Record defects, document quality data, work within the quality management system, and promptly escalate issues to production technicians, management, or engineering.
- Accurately read, record, and report required product data on shop orders and in computer applications.
- Acquire production materials, set up the production area, and maintain a clean and safe environment.
- Follow safety training and procedures, including requirements for personal protective equipment, chemical handling, and hazardous waste.
- Immediately report accidents, near misses, and safety concerns.
- Cross-train on operations and equipment within the area.
- Follow export-control procedures, including identifying ITAR products, recognizing foreign-person visitors, following visitor authorization procedures, understanding export requirements for shipments, and managing vendor approvals for ITAR manufacturing and services.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Accident benefits
- Life insurance
- Disability benefits
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Three weeks of paid time off annually
- Annual or quarterly company bonus may apply based on position assignment
- Alternative-shift positions may be eligible for a shift premium based on assigned shift and location
- Operator Advancement Program and opportunities for career development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
