Machine Operator

Amphenol Corp.; Franklin (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol CIT in St. Augustine, FL, designs and manufactures high‑performance interconnects and medical devices. A Machine Operator ensures efficient operation of equipment, sets up processes from blueprints, and contributes to safety and lean improvements.

You will inspect parts, measure to specifications, maintain tools, and collaborate with a team in a manufacturing environment. Excellent communication in English is required; knowledge of Lean and 5S is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints, set-up sheets, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of the finished workpiece.
• Operates machine shop equipment under general supervision and reports problems to supervisor.
• Visually inspect parts to ensure quality and perform secondary operations as required.
• Measures dimensions of finished work pieces to ensure conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures.
• Maintains machines and replaces worn or broken tools.
• Ensure workstation is clean, organized and free of hazards.
• Adhere to factory safety procedures and guidelines.
• Grow lean knowledge and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Contribute to team effort in a collaborative and supportive manner.
• Other duties as required in support of the department and the company

Skills

Blueprint reading

Inspection tools

Measurement

Lean manufacturing

5S

Documentation

Problem solving

Fladder machine

FabPrep area

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Measuring instruments

Templates

Fixtures

Job description

Headquartered in St. Augustine, FL, with offices and manufacturing facilities all around the globe, Amphenol CIT is one of the world’s leading designers and manufacturers of high-performance wire, cable, and medical devices. We provide complete interconnect solutions to industries like Aerospace, Military & Defense Electronics, Space, Medical, Test & Measurement, and Industrial.

Our talented team of employees worldwide helps bring movies to your seat on airplanes, deliver mission-critical information from drones to the command office, transfer heart rhythm to paper, route communications from space, connect power to downhill oil drills, and get planes back in the air faster. At Amphenol CIT, we make the amazing possible.

SUMMARY

A Machine Operator plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficient operation of machinery within our factory. The Machine Operator will be responsible for operating and maintaining various types of equipment to facilitate production. Attention to detail, adherence to safety protocols, and ability to troubleshoot issues will contribute to the overall success of our operations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Basic interpretation of blueprints, set-up sheets, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine the dimensions and tolerances of the finished workpiece.
• Operates machine shop equipment under general supervision and makes leader aware of any problems as they occur.
• Visually inspect parts to ensure quality and consistency, and perform secondary operations as required.
• Measures dimensions of finished work piece to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures.
• Maintains machines and removes and replaces broken or worn tools.
• Make sure that the workstation is clean, organized, and free of hazardous materials.
• Adheres to all factory safety procedures and guidelines.
• Continue to grow lean knowledge and use the tools to identify and assist with continuous improvement.
• Contributes to team effort in a collaborative and supportive manner.

*Other duties as required in support of the department and the company*

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

The responsibilities of this role do not include supervising other employees.

QUALIFICATIONS

To succeed in this job, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential job function. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Conversational in any other language is a plus.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Basic arithmetic: add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.

JOB SKILLS

• Fundamental Skills, Beginner Level.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
• Ability to use inspection tools.
• Ability to measure accurately using a ruler or tape measure.
• Understanding and experience in a Lean manufacturing environment are preferred.
• Participate in 5S-related performance teams.
• Writing skills are required to complete documents and forms.
• Problem-Solving ability.
• Can operate the fladder machine, roller, belt sanders, DA sanders, and any other operation in the FabPrep area.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

As part of their job duties, the employee must be able to sit, stand, and walk throughout the day while frequently using their hands to handle objects and communicate verbally. Additionally, they may need to reach, stretch, push, pull, crouch, stoop, and occasionally lift objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds. This role requires specific vision abilities, including close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. According to ADA regulations, reasonable accommodation will be provided to ensure that individuals with disabilities can perform the job's essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

A work environment in a manufacturing plant is the physical and social setting where goods production occurs. Depending on the type of product, process, and plant, the work environment may vary in terms of noise, temperature, safety, and demand. Common characteristics of a work environment in a manufacturing plant are the use of machinery and exposure to hazards such as chemicals, heat, dust, or noise, with a culture of teamwork, communication, and continuous improvement.

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

Amphenol CIT is fully committed to minimizing the environmental impact of its operations, activities, and products. To achieve this, we adhere to all applicable environmental regulations and laws, prevent pollution, and continuously improve our environmental performance in all our global operations. This is possible through an Environmental Management System that provides a framework for setting and reviewing our environmental objectives and targets. We aim to identify and reduce any negative environmental impact our business activities may have.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

• ASTM F–2412–2005, ANSI Z41–1999, or ANSI Z41–1991 rated safety toe shoes in specific areas.
• Clear ANSI Z87.1 safety-rated glasses in specific areas.
• Hearing protection in specific locations.
• Ability to compile with JSA in specific areas.

EXPORT COMPLIANCE DISCLAIMER

This position includes access or potential access to ITAR and EAR (Export Administration Regulations) technical data. Therefore, candidates must qualify as US Persons, defined as US Citizens or Permanent Residents (Green Card Holders).

TRAVEL

Travel is not required for this position.

AMPHENOL CIT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, INTERPRET, OR APPLY THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN ANY WAY THE COMPANY DESIRES. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES, INCLUDING ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE OCCUPYING THIS POSITION. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP REMAINS "AT-WILL." THE AFOREMENTIONED JOB REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE QUALIFIED DISABLED INDIVIDUALS.

Due to the nature of our business, the candidate must be able to legally work in the United States; we are unable to provide sponsorship. Position requires candidate to be a U.S. person as defined in ITAR, 22 CFR 120.15 (U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien Status) and defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a) (20).

Amphenol CIT participates in the United States Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. The E-Verify program is a web-based employment eligibility verification system for newly hired employees operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.