Manufacturing Equipment Operator

MedDeviceJobs; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens in Wendell, North Carolina is seeking a Manufacturing Equipment Operator to join the Protection and Automation Panel Assembly Workshop on first shift. You will operate CNC, wire-processing, laser-marking, and tube-marking equipment to build and identify panel components and wiring, and you may rotate among multiple production stations to meet business needs.

The role requires 1+ years in manufacturing or similar settings, basic mechanical aptitude, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and a

Qualifications

• 1+ years in manufacturing/production/machine-operator environment or equivalent.
• Ability to follow standardized work instructions, procedures, safety and quality standards.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand tools, measuring devices and production equipment.
• Willingness to cross-train and rotate across multiple production stations as needed.
• Basic English proficiency to read instructions and raise safety or production concerns.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC equipment to cut, drill, or machine panel components per drawings and work instructions.
• Operate KOMAX or similar wire-processing equipment to cut, strip, terminate, and prepare wires and bundles.
• Operate laser-marking and tube-marking equipment for component and wiring identification.
• Set up equipment, load materials, and verify machine settings before production.
• Monitor equipment during runs and respond to conditions affecting safety, quality, or output.
• Inspect machined components, wire terminations, bundles, labels, and tubing for conformance.
• Complete routine changeovers, operator adjustments, and basic troubleshooting per procedures.
• Escalate issues beyond workstation capabilities to ensure safety and quality.
• Follow standard work instructions, safety requirements, equipment procedures and quality standards.
• Maintain organized workstations and proper material handling to prevent mix-ups.
• Participate in cross-training and rotating among CNC, wire-processing, laser-marking, and related stations.
• Identify recurring problems and communicate them to the team to support continuous improvement.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Mechanical aptitude

Procedures compliance

Cross-training

Lift 50 pounds

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Family: Electrification & Automation

Req ID: 524079

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We combine the real and digital worlds to improve how people live, work, and move today and for future generations.

Transform the every day with us!

The Electrification & Automation business provides energy-distribution systems and solutions that support reliable power grids while helping build the power-distribution grid of the future.

We are seeking a Manufacturing Equipment Operator to join our Protection and Automation Panel Assembly Workshop team on first shift in Wendell, North Carolina. In this role, you will operate specialized production equipment used to machine panel components, prepare wires and wire bundles, and create accurate component and wire identification.

You will work across CNC, KOMAX or similar automated wire-processing equipment, laser-marking equipment, and tube-marking equipment. The ideal candidate follows standardized processes, pays close attention to quality, and is willing to learn and rotate among multiple production stations based on business needs.

You will make an impact by:

• Operating CNC equipment to cut, drill, or machine panel components according to production drawings and work instructions.
• Operating KOMAX or similar automated wire-processing equipment to cut, strip, terminate, and prepare wires and completed wire bundles.
• Operating laser-marking and tube-marking equipment to produce accurate identification for components, wires, and tubing.
• Setting up assigned equipment, loading the correct materials, and selecting or verifying the required machine settings before production.
• Monitoring equipment during production runs and responding to operating conditions that could affect safety, quality, or output.
• Inspecting machined components, wire terminations, wire bundles, labels, and marked tubing for dimensions, identification, workmanship, and conformance to requirements.
• Completing routine changeovers, operator-level adjustments, and basic troubleshooting within established procedures.
• Escalating equipment, tooling, programming, material, or quality issues that cannot be corrected safely at the workstation.
• Following standardized work instructions, safety requirements, equipment procedures, and quality standards.
• Maintaining an organized workstation and handling materials and completed work in a manner that prevents damage, mix-ups, or identification errors.
• Participating in cross-training and rotating among CNC, wire-processing, laser-marking, tube-marking, and related production stations based on business needs.
• Supporting continuous improvement by identifying recurring equipment, material, quality, or workflow problems and communicating them to the appropriate team members.

You’ll win us over by having the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing, production, assembly, or machine-operating environment. Equivalent practical experience may be considered.
• Ability to follow standardized work instructions, equipment procedures, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and the ability to use common hand tools, measuring devices, and production equipment.
• Ability and willingness to complete cross-training and rotate among multiple production stations based on business needs.
• Basic English proficiency, including the ability to read work instructions and communicate production or safety concerns.
• Ability to lift parts or subassemblies weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of experience operating production machinery or automated manufacturing equipment.
• Experience operating CNC equipment or other computer-controlled production machinery.
• Experience operating KOMAX or similar wire cutting, stripping, and termination equipment.
• Experience operating laser-marking, tube-marking, or similar identification equipment.
• Experience reading production drawings, work instructions, wire lists, or comparable manufacturing documentation.
• Experience inspecting manufactured components using measuring devices or documented quality criteria.
• Experience in electrical-panel manufacturing, wire preparation, electromechanical assembly, or related production environment.
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

About Siemens:

We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers. Learn more about Siemens here (https://www.siemens.com/global/en/company.html) .

Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce:

We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.

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Organization: Smart Infrastructure

Job Type: Full-time

Category: Manufacturing