Production Associate

Lightera; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Lightera in Carrollton, GA seeks a nightshift operator responsible for operating machines, performing related assembly tasks, and ensuring process efficiency and product quality.

You will load/unload, set up, test, inspect products, handle materials, and maintain a safe, clean work area while meeting daily KPI goals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Prior manufacturing experience preferred.
• Must be able to work any shift; some technical schools desirable.
• Safety-conscious with PPE and KPI focus.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of bench and assembly work.
• Operate machines with detailed procedures in layouts or SOPs.
• Assist in loading, unloading, set-up and operation of complex machines.
• Test and inspect in-process and finished products.
• Handle cable materials and operate material handling equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow safety policies.

Skills

Machine control interface

Basic computer use

Reading English

Basic math

Time management

Tablet interface

Computer apps

Internet browsing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Purpose

Nightshift operator. Operate machines requiring limited interrelated adjustments with detailed procedures in manufacturing layouts, engineering specifications, similar operating procedures, or work instructions, including but not limited to, inspection; basic care and cleaning of equipment and work area to ensure process efficiency and product quality.

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).

Job Purpose

Nightshift operator. Operate machines requiring limited interrelated adjustments with detailed procedures in manufacturing layouts, engineering specifications, similar operating procedures, or work instructions, including but not limited to, inspection; basic care and cleaning of equipment and work area to ensure process efficiency and product quality.

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).

Minimum Experience Required

Prior manufacturing experience is preferred.

Additional Qualifications

Must be able to work any shift or work schedule. Some technical schools are desirable. Employees are expected to serve as role models for safe work practices and behaviors. This includes following established health and safety policies and procedures, maintaining a clean, organized work area, wearing, properly storing all personal protective equipment (PPE), and actively engaging as a safety conscious worker with personal safety and wellness as a priority. Must be efficient, disciplined, and self-motivated to reach the daily goals (Key Performance Indicators).

Key Responsibilities

Having the functional capacity to perform efficiently and safely in each job assignment required. Perform a wide variety of bench and assembly work. Operate machines requiring limited interrelated adjustments with detailed procedures in manufacturing layouts, engineering specifications, or similar operating procedures. Assist in the loading, unloading, string-up, set-up, and operation of complex machines. Test and inspect in-process and completed products. Cable material handling duties requiring the operation of all types of material handling equipment. Receive, store, stage and ship all types of materials and products. Excellent communication skills amongst team members required. Perform work assignments alongside team, with the lead, and supervisor. Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Machine control interface (touchscreens)
• Basic computer use: mouse, icon, hotkeys and restarting clients.
• Reading, Writing English language.
• Basic math
• Time management
• Computer tablet interface.
• Computer app use
• Basic software use and internet browsing