Machine Operator

Company Description

Smiths Interconnect, is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance interconnect solutions. Our products are used in mission-critical applications across industries such as aerospace, defense, telecommunications, and industrial markets. At Smiths Interconnect, we are committed to innovation, quality, and providing cutting-edge solutions that connect the world’s most demanding systems.

Smiths Interconnect is part of Smiths Group. For over 170 years, Smiths has been pioneering progress by engineering for a better future. We serve millions of people every year, to help create a safer, more efficient and productive, and better-connected world across four global markets: energy, security & defense, space & aerospace and general industrial. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs c.16,000 colleagues in over 50 countries. 

Job Description

The machine operator will assemble electronic components onto printed circuit boards (PCBs) according to specifications by performing the following duties listed below.

Responsibilities:

• Reads worksheets and wiring diagrams, receives verbal instructions, or follows sample assemblies, selects components such as transistors, resistors, relays, capacitors, and integrated circuits.
• Operating production machines to perform automated to semi-automated assembly functions.
• Daily machine performance verifications prior to production runs.
• Must be able to perform repetitive production line operations daily.
• Read drawings and capable of interpreting drawing diagram to mechanically assembly parts.
• Capable of processing drawing details into executable action items and processes.
• Understands basic mechanical operations: tightening hardware with appropriate screwdriver or wrench, hardware requirements; screw with flat and lock washer (where required), hardware description differences.
• Completes any additional assignments as requested by Department Supervisor.
• Comply with and ensure department compliance with all Company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

•  Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 
•  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, and to draw and interpret graphs and charts. 
•  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. 
•  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. 
•  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to employees of the organization. 
•  Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
•  Manual dexterity while handling extremely small and sensitive components.
• Ability to attain solder certification

Experience:  Minimum of one (1) year of manufacturing experience. 

Education:  High school diploma or general education degree (GED), equivalent from a vocational school or one (1) year related experience and/or training.

Security: U.S. Person required (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident). May be required to obtain a clearance.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)