Assembly Operator - 1st Shift - Computer Aid : Job Details

As the Assembly Operator, you will operate assigned automated assembly machinery, ensure component flow, troubleshoot and correct machinery issues to ensure quality and productivity for the 1st shift.

This position will be a full-time contract and on-site in Arden, North Carolina. This is a 1st shift position Monday-Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm.

This position requires access to information which is subject to stringent controls under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, person granted asylee status in the U.S., or person admitted into the U.S. as a refugee.

What You'll Do:

• Responsible for the safe operation of assigned high-speed large-scale automated assembly machines
• Makes complex repairs and major adjustments to assembly equipment, including set-ups and changeovers
• Performs quality checks per the quality inspection plan (QIP), documents specified measurements per print at required intervals
• Performs daily/weekly/monthly preventive and routine machine maintenance
• Performs tooling adjustment (e.g., sharpening/conditioning, checking height of spring-loaded pins (pin-ou), keying features, bend stations, insertion stations)
• Replaces sensors, punches, dies, stock components, air cylinders, belts, etc.
• Adjusts housing feed based on associated standards
• Uses height indicator, ram optic, gauges and microscopic visual checks
• Identifies and re-sets machine faults, clears jams, restarts production, removes and packages finished product

What You'll Need:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods, use hands for fine motor tasks such as handling or feeling objects, reach with arms and hands, and communicate effectively through speech and hearing
• The role also requires the ability to handle small components under a microscope for prolonged durations
• Regular physical demands include lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds routinely, up to 25 pounds frequently, and occasionally up to 50 pounds
• Safety shoes are required

The pay range for this position is $17.61 per hour (USD). Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including location, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role will include medical coverage as well as 401k retirement account access. Employees in this role may also be entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement: If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected] or (888) ### ####.

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