03 - Production Operator 3 - Line Leader 1

Celestica Inc.; Northlake (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica Inc. in Northlake, TX is seeking a Production Operator 3 to perform hand soldering, assembly, and operation of production equipment.

You will move between lines as scheduled, inspect products, and use diagnostics to test functionality, while maintaining quality and safety standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role requires a high school diploma and 3–5 years of relevant experience, with site-specific certifications as defined by operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with post-secondary courses.
• Educational requirements may vary by geography.

Responsibilities

• Perform hand soldering, manual assembly, and operation/maintenance of semi-automatic and automated equipment and tools.
• Move between operations/products as schedule dictates.
• Inspect products using visual, automated, electronic, and mechanical methods.
• Use diagnostic programs to perform electronic and functional testing.
• Troubleshoot and communicate defects to Team Leader.
• Possess site-defined certifications and maintain general manufacturing knowledge.

Skills

Experience 3-5 years

Education

High school diploma

Additional courses after high school

Job description

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Date: Oct 15, 2026

General Overview

Functional Area: OPS - Operations
Career Stream: PRD - Production
Role: Production 3
SAP Short Name: PD3
Job Title: Production Operator 3
Job Code: PD3-OPS-PRD
Job Level: Band 03
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Direct

Summary

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Performs hand soldering; manual assembly; setup, operation, and basic maintenance of custom and standard semiautomatic and/or automated assembly equipment and tools; operation of automated and operation of functional test units.
• Moves from one operation and/or product to another as schedule dictates.
• Inspects product using visual, automated, electronic and mechanical inspection procedures.
• Uses automated and non-automated diagnostic programs to perform electronic product testing and functional testing.
• Troubleshoots, highlights and communicates issues relating to routine and/or basic defects.
• Has foundation skills, is competent in a range of skills associated with their primary work area and possesses and actively uses coaching and some additional key skills outside of their primary work area.
• Must possess specific certifications as defined by site operations.
• General knowledge of product process flow.
• Knowledge of product quality and soldering specifications and quality improvement processes.
• Knowledge of manufacturing information systems.
• Ability to recognize problems in the operation process or with components and to highlight/communicate those problems to Team Leader.
• Ability to learn established quality and quantity requirements.
• Ability to manually assemble components and produce high quality products in defined time periods.
• Knowledge of electrical, electromechanical and pneumatic systems and principals of operation.
• Ability to analyze equipment and systems, make appropriate adjustments within area of defined job scope or highlight highlight/communicate problems to Team Leader.
• Knowledge of personal computers and ability to learn and use applications specific to this area
• Ability to maintain detailed, accurate and organized records.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a variety of internal customers.
• Basic manufacturing system knowledge.

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a manufacturing environment with occasional to frequent exposure to elements such as noise, dust, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, etc.
• Duties of the position require periodic light physical effort and exertion including prolonged repetitive motions requiring manual dexterity and precise hand/eye coordination, sitting and or standing in confined workspaces, using tools and equipment, and moving and handling materials.
• Duties may require periodic heavy manual effort including lifting objects
• Duties require extended periods of sustained visual concentration on detailed documentation and product assemblies.
• Above demands are carried out within the Company and statutory Health and Safety guidelines

Typical Experience

• Three to five years relevant experience.

Typical Education

• High school diploma and additional courses after high school, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Educational Requirements may vary by geography

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

Celestica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Celestica is an E-Verify employer.

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