Manufacturing Equipment Operator

Siemens; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; 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, KOMAX, laser-marking, and tube-marking equipment to machine components, prepare wires, and identify parts, while following safe, standardized processes.

The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, cross-training across stations, and a commitment to quality and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing

Qualifications

• 1+ years in manufacturing, production, assembly, or machine operation.
• Able to follow work instructions, safety requirements and quality standards.
• Basic mechanical skills and use of hand tools and measurement devices.
• Willing to cross-train and rotate across stations as needed.
• Basic English to read instructions and communicate safety concerns.
• Lift up to 50 pounds as required by the job.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC equipment to cut, drill, or machine panel components per drawings.
• Operate KOMAX or similar wire-processing equipment to prepare wires and bundles.
• Use laser-marking and tube-marking equipment for accurate identification.
• Set up equipment, load materials, and verify machine settings before production.
• Monitor equipment during runs and address issues affecting safety or quality.
• Inspect machined components, wire terminations, labels, and tubing for conformance.
• Perform routine changeovers, operator adjustments, and basic troubleshooting.
• Escalate issues that cannot be corrected safely at the workstation.
• Follow standardized work instructions and safety requirements at all times.
• Maintain organized work area and prevent damage or misidentification.
• Cross-train and rotate among CNC, wire-processing, laser-marking, and related stations.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying recurring problems and communicating findings.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Standardized work instructions

Basic English proficiency

Lift up to 50 pounds

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CNC machinery

KOMAX equipment

Laser-marking equipment

Tube-marking equipment

Job description

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.

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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