Machine Operator - Weekend Nights

Leviton; Fuquay-Varina (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401-K plans with employer-matching contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Leviton, located in Fuquay Varina, NC, is seeking machine operators for their fiber network cable manufacturing operations. The role involves operating interlock armoring equipment and ensuring the quality of the products manufactured.

Starting pay is $20.00 and up based on experience. The job includes routine set-up of machinery and maintaining cleanliness in the work area while following safety protocols. Qualified candidates will receive comprehensive benefits and work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Prefer prior experience in a manufacturing facility or as a machine operator.

Responsibilities

• Load materials into processing equipment and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Perform routine set-ups on assigned machines.
• Safely operate necessary equipment to manufacture products.
• Maintain required paperwork and conduct inspections.
• Keep equipment and areas clean and organized.

Skills

Reading assembly process documents

Basic math skills

Safe use of assembly tools

Effective verbal and written communication in English

Judgement for safety hazards

Multi-tasking

Working with engineering and quality personnel

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

About the role

Berk-Tek, a Leviton Company, is looking for machine operators to join their fiber network cable manufacturing operations in Fuquay Varina, NC!

The Machine Operator is responsible for operating interlock armoring equipment including pay-off, take-up, and any other piece of equipment necessary to manufacture the required quality product for the operation required in the assigned machine area.

Starting pay of $20.00 and up based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Loads materials and products into processing equipment; checks materials to ensure compliance with specifications
• Performs routine set‑ups on assigned machines.
• Must safely operate the equipment necessary for manufacturing a product, which conforms to the quality requirements.
• Must read and understand the masters, process sheets, and SOP manual, which are necessary to operate the equipment and manufacture the product.
• Must complete and maintain all required paperwork necessary in the operation including Daily Production, inspection sheets, tally sheets, and DMT/QN.
• Must use all required hand tools necessary to set‑up, take apart, and operate in any area of secondary operations.
• Must be able to manufacture and maintain a quality product that meets required specifications.
• Must perform all required quality control checks and inspections to assure the product being manufactured is meeting all required specifications. To include using micrometers, scales, and OD tapes.
• Must keep equipment and area clean and organized. Operator preventive maintenance and cleaning must be conducted as scheduled inside, outside, and surrounding areas of machine and lines.
• Must be able to comply with 5S responsibilities.
• Operates computer console for limited data entry and extraction.

Shift Available

• Weekend Night Shift - Friday, Saturday, Sunday - 6:00 pm - 6:00 am

Qualifications

• Ability to read, understand, and navigate through online assembly process documents
• Understanding of basic math skills – adding, subtracting and measuring
• Ability to safely utilize assembly tools as appropriate for the successful completion of production tasks
• Ability to communicate and follow instructions effectively in English both verbally and in written format
• Ability to use judgement related to identifying potential safety hazards
• Ability to multi‑task
• Ability to communicate and interact with support personnel from engineering and/or quality to resolve issues related to products, production equipment and/or assembly processes.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility

Physical Demands

• This position requires 20% clerical and planning and 80% material handling, production assembly machine operations, and/or walking and assisting production employees
• Work is primarily performed on the manufacturing floor where noise levels may be moderate or high and hearing protection may have to be worn
• Eye and foot protection may have to be worn
• Lifting of weights up to 30 pounds may occur regularly, with a potential for lifting weights of up to 45 pounds on an occasional basis.
• There is potential exposure to extreme temperatures
• The occasional physical demands of the position include climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and eye/hand/foot coordination
• May stand or sit for prolonged periods of time.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED, required.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing facility or machine operator position, preferred.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs
• 401‑K plans with employer‑matching contributions
• Tuition reimbursement
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Volunteer time off

For more information about benefits, please go to https://careers.leviton.com/benefits

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Leviton is committed to transparency and security in the recruitment process and will never ask for financial information, payment, or government identification numbers during the application process. For any questions, or to ensure the legitimacy of a job posting, visit the Leviton career site, or contact us at 631.812.6544.