1st Shift Manufacturing Production Operator

Samtec Inc; Limerick (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (HSA/PPO)

Dental

Vision

Group life

AD&D

Short and long-term disability

PTO, vacation, personal days

401k with employer match

Job summary

Samtec, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Operator to support the production of connector and cable assemblies. The role involves operating wrappers, braiders, extruders, presses, soldering equipment, and testing devices, ensuring parts meet quality standards.

The position requires reading assembly drawings, using calipers and micrometers, and maintaining production records. A high school diploma is required and on‑the‑job training is provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience reading assembly drawings is preferred.
• Ability to read and use measuring tools such as calipers and micrometers.

Responsibilities

• Understand and operate production machinery.
• Read and use tools such as calipers and micrometers to assure part tolerances.
• Read assembly drawings and manufacture parts accordingly.
• Monitor quality of raw materials and finished goods.
• Maintain production paperwork including QA and efficiency data.
• Set up and adjust equipment as needed.
• Assemble connectors, attach connectors to cables and manufacture cables.
• Test cables and assemblies using network analyzers and TDRs.

Skills

Reading assembly drawings

Measuring with calipers/micrometers

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Description

Position at Samtec, Inc

Job Description

Job Title: Manufacturing Operator

Location: PAC - Pennsylvania Cable

Summary/Objective: Responsible for the manufacturing of connector assemblies, cable assemblies and cable. This includes but is not limited to operating wrappers, braiders, extruders, presses, soldering equipment, measuring tools, and testing equipment.

Founded in 1976, Samtec is a privately held, $950 million global manufacturer of a broad line of electronic interconnect solutions, including High-Speed Board-to-Board, High-Speed Cables, Mid-Board and Panel Optics, Precision RF, Flexible Stacking, and Micro/Rugged components and cables. Samtec Technology Centers are dedicated to developing and advancing technologies, strategies and products to optimize both the performance and cost of a system from the bare die to an interface 100 meters away, and all interconnect points in between. With 40+ international locations and products sold in more than 125 different countries, Samtec’s global presence enables its unmatched customer service.

• M-F 6am-2:30pm
• Standard benefit offerings available are medical (HSA/PPO) dental, vision, group life, AD&D, short and long term disability, PTO, vacation, EAP, 401k, other voluntary options along with a collaborative work environment and supportive company culture.
  • 401k: Samtec matches up to 5% of an associate's contribution + contributes another 7% for profit sharing plan. Samtec will contribute up to 12% of an associate's gross pay annually
  • PTO: Samtec offers nine paid holidays annually plus paid vacation and personal days.

Ability To Learn Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Understand and operate production machinery.
• Efficiently read and use tools such as calipers and micrometers.
• Understands how to read assembly drawings and manufacture the parts accordingly.
• Monitors quality of both raw materials and finished goods.
• Maintains all production paperwork, including quality assurance and efficiency information.
• Sets up and makes minor adjustments to equipment.
• Perform processes associated with assembly of connectors, attaching connectors to the cable and cable manufacturing.
• Test cable and assemblies using network analyzers and TDR’s.
• The operator responsibilities are defined to serve as a general guideline. Associates may be asked to perform additional tasks depending on strengths and capabilities.

Required Experience

• Physical Requirements: capable of standing and/or sitting for more than 180 minutes straight, and not suffering from any sensory deprivation and/or paralysis of the limbs.
• Lifting Requirements: Light work – Exerts up to 50 pounds of force frequently.
• Atmospheric Conditions: Must be willing to adhere to all department safety rules and regulations.

Preferred Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Training Required

• On the job training as appropriate.

SAMTEC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating a diverse environment. All employment decisions at Samtec are based in business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity/expression, marital status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws. Privacy Policy: https://www.samtec.com/about/legal/#privacyrightspage