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Amphenol CIT in Saint Augustine, FL, is seeking a Manufacturing Associate I to support the production of wire and cable products. This entry-level position requires little to no prior manufacturing experience and offers three shifts with defined hours and a $17/hour base pay plus a $1.25 shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts.
Candidates must perform arithmetic, track production results, operate tools safely, and maintain good eye-hand coordination.
Posted Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 4:00 AM
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.
1st Shift - 7am - 3pm (limited availability)
2nd Shift - 3pm-11pm
3rd Shift - 11pm - 7am
$17/HOUR
$1.25 shift differential paid when 2nd or 3rd shift hours are worked
Performs a variety of functions related to the manufacturing of wire and cable products. Manufacturing Associate I is an entry level associate who has little or no previous experience working in a manufacturing environment.
Mathematical skills – Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division skills, using all units of measure (whole numbers, fractions, and decimals).
Ability to track and record production results and follow priorities to ensure on-time completion of tasks.
Must have physical dexterity.
Good vision, eye-hand coordination, and the ability to accurately distinguish and identify colors to comply with safety codes and operational procedures.
Ability to use production tools and equipment.
Performs all tasks in a safe and efficient manner to protect oneself, others, products, materials and other company assets from harm.
Operates with a high degree of integrity in the performance of duties to foster good working relationships, develop a spirit of teamwork, and accomplish job goals
Must be able to hear audible alarms for building evacuation and shelter in place and moving equipment.
Must be able to hear audible equipment alarms and other noises associated with product problems in order to avoid scrap.
Must be able to communicate in English; written and verbal.
Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, reaching, bending, twisting, stoop, kneel, crouch, pushing/pulling, handling and feeling. Must independently lift, carry, and wield up to 50 pounds; must lift and move, with mechanical lifts and by rolling, 100 pounds or more. Must be able to work at heights; work around or with moving machinery; operate mobile equipment.
*Other duties may be assigned
This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.
Amphenol CIT is dedicated to identifying and reducing the environmental impact of its operations, activities, and products. It is our commitment to comply with all applicable laws and other regulatory requirements concerning the environment. We are committed to preventing pollution and continually improving our environmental performance in all our global operations. This will be achieved through a comprehensive Environmental Management System that provides the framework for setting and reviewing environmental objectives and targets of Amphenol CIT.
High School diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
This position doesn’t require travel.
This position includes access or potential access to ITAR and/or EAR technical data. Therefore, candidates will need to qualify as a US Person which is defined as a US Citizen, or a Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder).
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.