Production Operator III Wave Operator- 2nd Shift

Plexus Corp.; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Plexus Corp. in Buffalo Grove, IL is seeking an electronics production worker to support higher complexity manufacturing and meet customer deadlines. A High School diploma or GED is preferred, with about five years of related electronics production experience.

Strong attention to detail, good written and spoken communication, and the ability to work independently in a cross‑functional team are required. The role requires on-site work, adherence to standard work and safety policies, and active

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• 5 years of electronics production/manufacturing experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Operate tools and equipment per instructions; create instructions if none available.
• Follow standard work and quality policies; monitor work and report issues.
• Maintain timekeeping, labor tracking, inventory control, and scrap records.
• Support continuous improvement and safety initiatives; suggest solutions.
• Keep certifications up to date; manage workload and train others when needed.

Skills

Adaptability

Independent work

Oral and written communication

Attention to detail

Initiative

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Our commitment to pay range transparency fosters an equitable workplace, where everyone can feel valued. The annual compensation range for this position is stated below. The salary offered within this range will be based upon the geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level.

Salary Range:

$38,800.00 - $58,200.00

Purpose Statement:

Responsible for supporting a more advanced level of production with higher complexity manufacturing to meet customer deadlines. Strong knowledge of factory guidelines. Able to take ownership of a job function. Works within defined technical processes and procedures or methodologies and may help determine the appropriate approach for new assignments

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Operates tool/equipment/processes in accordance with provided instructions as well as operate based on experience with limited or no instructions. Assists in the creation of instructions when none are available.
• Understands and adheres to standard work, including quality policies, customer specifications, monitors own work to ensure quality standards, and communicates effectively with supervisors, escalating issues when necessary.
• Maintain accurate time keeping, record keeping, labor tracking, inventory control, process documentation, scrap, and quality records.
• Supports improvement initiatives and participates actively to improve work environment which includes improving safety, cleanliness, product quality and efficiency. This includes generating new and innovated solutions to complex problems.
• Keeps up to date on all certifications and training requirements for the role, consistently completes assignments on time without compromising on quality, and effectively manages workload and tasks. Train others on all tasks if assigned.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

• A High School diploma or equivalent GED is preferred.
• Five (5) year of related experience in electronics production/manufacturing is preferred.

Other Qualifications:

• Basic Computer Skills.
• Ability to adapt to change.
• Employee must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a cross functional team environment.
• Good oral and written communication skills are necessary.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to learn and be comfortable completing different tasks on a frequent basis.
• Ability to execute sound judgement and demonstrate initiative

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit and/or stand for the duration of shift. Ability to frequently reach at waist and occasionally above head. Ability to carry up to 4.5 Kg (15 Lbs) and lift up to 20.4 KG (45lbs). Ability to use fine motor skills and occasional use of hand tools. Ability to frequently push, pull, bend, kneel, and/or stoop. Ability to meet visual acuity requirements that are defined by defined industry certifications and customer specifications

Travel Requirements:

• N/A

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.