Production Operator V - Solder

Plexus Corp.; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Plexus Corp. in Neenah, Wisconsin, is seeking a production support specialist to help execute high-complexity manufacturing processes and meet customer deadlines. You will follow factory guidelines, own key functions, and apply specialized skills to solve problems.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork; candidates should be detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to train others when needed. This on-site position requires strong communication and time-management.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Seven (7) years of related experience in electronics production/manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate tool/equipment/processes per instructions or from experience, assist in creating instructions when unavailable.
• Adhere to standard work, quality policies, and customer specifications; monitor own work for quality.
• Maintain accurate timekeeping, labor tracking, and inventory/quality records.
• Support improvement initiatives; contribute to safer, cleaner, more efficient work environment; propose new solutions.
• Train others on tasks when assigned and manage workload effectively.

Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Team collaboration

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:

$40,300.00 - $60,500.00

Purpose Statement:

Responsible for supporting an advanced level of production with high complexity manufacturing to meet customer deadlines. Strong knowledge of factory guidelines. Able to take ownership of a job function. s. Has advanced and specialized expertise, typically developed through a combination of job-related training and considerable work experience. Has developed a specialized level of skill to perform assigned tasks. May act as a lead, coordinating and facilitating the work of others. Is not a supervisor and is not responsible for the performance evaluations for employees on the team.

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.
• Seven (7) 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.