1st Shift Cable & Connector Operator

Samtec, Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (HSA/PPO)

Dental & Vision

Group Life & AD&D

Short & Long Term Disability

PTO & Vacation

401k with company match & profit share

Job summary

Samtec, Inc. is seeking a 1st Shift Manufacturing Production Operator for its PAC Pennsylvania Cable location. You will manufacture connector and cable assemblies, operate wrappers, braiders, extruders, presses, and testing equipment, while ensuring quality and accurate documentation.

The role requires reading drawings, basic measurement tools, and following safety and process instructions. On-the-job training is provided as part of a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Able to stand/sit for extended periods and perform light lifting.
• Read and interpret assembly drawings and quality requirements.
• Operate and monitor production equipment and tooling.
• Maintain accurate production records and quality metrics.
• Perform testing and inspection of assembled cables and components.

Responsibilities

• Understand and operate production machinery.
• Efficiently read and use tools such as calipers and micrometers.
• Understand how to read assembly drawings and manufacture parts accordingly.
• Monitor quality of raw materials and finished goods.
• Maintain all production paperwork including QA and efficiency data.
• Set up and make minor adjustments to equipment.
• Perform cable and assembly processes, attaching connectors to cable.
• Test cable and assemblies using network analyzers and TDRs.

Skills

Read calipers & micrometers

Read assembly drawings

Operate production machinery

Quality monitoring

Maintain production paperwork

Equipment setup & adjustments

Test cables with analyzers & TDRs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Network analyzers

TDRs

Job description

Samtec, Inc. is seeking a 1st Shift Manufacturing Production Operator for its PAC Pennsylvania Cable location. You will manufacture connector and cable assemblies, operate wrappers, braiders, extruders, presses, and testing equipment, while ensuring quality and accurate documentation.

The role requires reading drawings, basic measurement tools, and following safety and process instructions. On-the-job training is provided as part of a supportive team culture.