Multi-Machine Assembly Operator

Penn Engineering Corp; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Engineering Corp in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a Machine Operator to set up, operate, and tend manual and automated assembly equipment on the production floor. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and teamwork on a fast-paced line.

You will perform quality inspections with calipers and gauges, maintain 5S standards, and collaborate with team leads to meet daily production schedules. Overtime and rotating shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience operating manual or automatic assembly equipment; entry-level candidates considered.
• Experience reading and interpreting work orders, engineering drawings, or assembly instructions a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and tend manual and automated assembly machines per schedules.
• Inspect assemblies with calipers and gauges and document results.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and keep work area 5S compliant.
• Follow safety rules, PPE use, and report hazards promptly.
• Coordinate with team leads and cross-train on multiple machines.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hand & power tools

Precise measurement

Math basics

Attention to detail

Reading work orders

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Gauges

Go/No-Go fixtures

Measurement instruments

Job description

Penn Engineering Corp in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a Machine Operator to set up, operate, and tend manual and automated assembly equipment on the production floor. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and teamwork on a fast-paced line.

You will perform quality inspections with calipers and gauges, maintain 5S standards, and collaborate with team leads to meet daily production schedules. Overtime and rotating shifts may be required.