Temporary Production Operator

Plexus Corp.; Bathgate; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Vision care

Enhanced pension

Life assurance

Income protection

EV/Cycle to Work

33 days annual leave

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Plexus is seeking an motivated production worker to support basic level of production with limited complexity manufacturing to meet customer deadlines. The role involves following defined procedures, maintaining quality records, and contributing to process improvements.

You will work in a cross-functional team environment, applying your electronics production experience and strong attention to detail to ensure tasks are completed safely and efficiently.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent GED preferred.
• Three years of related experience in electronics production/manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to work independently and in a cross-functional team environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate tools/equipment/processes per instructions and use experience to perform tasks with limited guidance.
• Adhere to standard work, quality policies and customer specifications; communicate with supervisors when needed.
• Maintain accurate timekeeping, labor tracking, inventory control and process documentation.
• Support improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality and efficiency; contribute solutions to problems.
• Stay up to date on certifications and training; complete tasks on time and train others if assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Basic Computer Skills

Job description

About Us

At Plexus, our vision is to help create the products that build a better world. By embracing an innovative culture of excellence, we pride ourselves on designing, manufacturing and servicing some of the world’s most transformative products. From life-saving medical technology and mission‑critical defense solutions to sophisticated industrial automation, we’re proud to partner with our customers to bring their complex ideas to market.

Visit Plexus.com to learn more about our unwavering commitment to our vision.

Living Our Values

With a vision rooted in the wellbeing and inclusive engagement of our team members, our customers, their end users and our communities, people are the heart of what we do and who we are. Our values unite and guide us in everything that we do.

Our values include: Growing our People, Building Belonging, Innovating Responsibly, Delivering Excellence and Creating Customer Success.

As part of our team, you’ll do impactful work within an inclusive environment where everyone works together to achieve extraordinary outcomes. You’ll be empowered to reach your full potential through managing your own personalised development plan and access to our learning and development programs.

Purpose Statement

Responsible for supporting a basic level of production with limited complexity manufacturing to meet customer deadlines. Acquires job skills and learns company policies and procedures to complete routine tasks in a safe and efficient manner.

Key Job Accountabilities

• Operates tool/equipment/processes in accordance with provided instructions as well as operate based on experience with limited or no instructions. Assists in the creation of instructions when none are available.
• Understands and adheres to standard work, including quality policies, customer specifications, monitors own work to ensure quality standards, and communicates effectively with supervisors, escalating issues when necessary.
• Maintain accurate time keeping, record keeping, labor tracking, inventory control, process documentation, scrap, and quality records.
• Supports improvement initiatives and participates actively to improve work environment which includes improving safety, cleanliness, product quality and efficiency. This includes generating new and innovated solutions to complex problems.
• Keeps up to date on all certifications and training requirements for the role, consistently completes assignments on time without compromising on quality, and effectively manages workload and tasks. Train others on all tasks if assigned.

Education/Experience Qualifications

• A High School diploma or equivalent GED is preferred.
• Three (3) year of related experience in electronics production/manufacturing is preferred.

Other Qualifications

• Basic Computer Skills.
• Ability to adapt to change.
• Employee must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a cross functional team environment.
• Good oral and written communication skills are necessary.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to learn and be comfortable completing different tasks on a frequent basis.
• Ability to execute sound judgement and demonstrate initiative

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit and/or stand for the duration of shift. Ability to frequently reach at waist and occasionally above head. Ability to carry up to 4.5 Kg (15 Lbs) and lift up to 20.4 KG (45lbs). Ability to use fine motor skills and occasional use of hand tools. Ability to frequently push, pull, bend, kneel, and/or stoop. Ability to meet visual acuity requirements that are defined by defined industry certifications and customer specifications

Travel Requirements

• N/A

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.

Your Rewards and Wellbeing

We believe in rewarding your contribution with a comprehensive package designed to support your life both inside and outside of work.

• Growth: Bespoke development plans and volunteer time off
• Health: Private medical insurance, Employee Assistance Program and vision care
• Wealth: Enhanced pension contributions, life assurance, and group income protection
• Lifestyle: Electric Vehicle and Cycle to Work schemes, plus 33 days of annual leave

Application Process

At Plexus, we don't look for culture fit, we look for culture add. We value the unique perspectives you bring and review every candidate holistically, balancing professional experience, education and individual journey.

Accessibility and Accommodations

As a Disability Confident employer, we recruit purely on the basis of skills and merit, ensuring an equitable process for everyone. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or special requirements. If you require support during the application process, please contact us at [e-mail] with your contact information and a description of your needs.

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