Production Associate- Lamination- 1st Shift

TTM Technologies; Chippewa Falls (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401K

Paid vacation & holidays

90-day pay increase based on KPIs

Operator Advancement Program

Job summary

TTM Technologies, Inc. is seeking a manufacturing operator in Chippewa Falls, WI to read orders, set up and run machinery, and ensure product quality.

The role includes safety compliance, data recording, and potential cross-training across departments. The position offers a path for growth through our Operator Advancement Program, competitive pay reviews, and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, 401K, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years manufacturing experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to stand and lift 25–50 pounds.
• Good English reading/writing skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand job orders, instructions, and customer specifications.
• Set up and operate machinery per department processes and job requirements.
• Evaluate product quality and document defects; follow quality procedures.
• Record defects and data; escalate issues to production technician, management, or engineering.
• Follow safety training and PPE procedures; report accidents, near misses, and safety concerns.
• Cross-train on operations and equipment within the area.
• Maintain attendance and willingness to work overtime, including weekends when needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Basic computer skills

English communication

Overtime ready

Heavy lifting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

TTM Technologies, Inc. - Publicly Traded US Company, NASDAQ (TTMI) - Top-5 Global Printed Circuit Board Manufacturer

About TTM

TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology products, including mission systems, radio frequency ("RF") components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and technologically advanced printed circuit boards ("PCB"s). TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop design, engineering and manufacturing services enable customers to reduce the time required to develop new products and bring them to market

Additional information can be found at www.ttm.com

We're always looking for talented individuals to join our team. Whether you're an experienced manufacturing professional or just starting your career, TTM offers a supportive workplace where all skillsets can thrive.

Why Join Us?

At TTM, we believe in offering our employees an environment where they can make a real impact on the work we do. Here's a look at what we provide our employees to set them up for success.

• Career Development: We invest in your growth - our Operator Advancement Program supports your goals. We provide operators and assemblers at all levels the opportunity to certify their skills and build their career with us up to 3 times a year by applying to the OAP program. TTM promoted 68% of applicants in the program's first year!
• Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive package that reflects your skills and experience along with annual compensation reviews to ensure your growth is aligned with your performance and market trends.
• Comprehensive Benefits and PTO: Including health, dental, and vision insurance to keep you at your best. Enjoy 10 paid holidays and 3 weeks of paid time off annually to recharge.

TTM strives to invest in our team members at all levels - starting on your first day. To support the growth and development of our new hires, this position is eligible for a 90 Day Evaluation that includes a pay increase if key performance indicators are met.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Read and accurately understand the job order, instructions, and customer specifications
• Set up and operate different types of machinery according to the department processes and each job's requirements
• Consistently evaluate product for quality, verifying departmental procedures are completed accurately
• Record defects, document quality data, and work within the quality management system. Immediately elevate issues to the production technician, management, or engineering
• Follow all safety training and procedures as directed by the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager, including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), chemical handling (certain positions), and hazardous waste (certain positions)
• Responsible for immediately reporting all accidents, near misses, and safety concerns
• Cross train on operations and equipment within the area

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• Quality centered mindset with strong attention-to-detail
• Able to be a positive team member while also working independently
• General computer skills and ability to update electronic records and enter data into systems
• Able to stand throughout a shift and independently push, pull, or lift 25-50 pounds
• Able to read, write, and communicate in English to the degree necessary to perform the job
• Consistently meet attendance requirements. Willingness to work overtime, including weekends as necessary
• Comfortable working within a manufacturing environment that includes machinery, moving parts, and noise
• Ability and willingness to cross-train in other departments, learning to operate other machinery

Education and Experience

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Experience: 1-2 years of manufacturing experience preferred, but not required

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Compensation and Benefits

TTM offers a variety of health and well-being benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, 401K, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, accident benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, paid vacation & holidays. Benefits are available 1st of the month following date of hire.

Compensation for roles at TTM Technologies varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by local law, TTM provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in New York, California and Colorado. For California-based roles, compensation ranges are based upon specific physical locations.

Export Statement

Must comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures and all applicable laws including ITAR, EAR and OFAC including but not limited to: a) being able to identify ITAR product on the manufacturing floor and understand that access to these products and related technical data is restricted to only US Citizens and US Permanent Residents; b) recognition of Foreign Person visitors by badge differentiation; c) understand and follow authorization procedures for bringing foreign visitors into facilities (VAL); d) understand the Export and ITAR requirements for shipments leaving the US; e) manage vendor approvals for ITAR manufacturing and services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.