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Production Operator & Manual Assembler Positions (Employed by: Kelly Services)
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Production Operator and Manual Assembler roles at Phoenix Contact (staffed by Kelly Services) in Middletown, PA. The Manual Assembler performs small-part cable and hardware assembly with attention to quality, while the Production Operator sets up, changes over, and operates semi-automated and automated manufacturing equipment.
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These positions are employed by Kelly Services with placement at Phoenix Contact in Middletown, PA.
Production Manual Assembler
The role of the Manual Assembler is to perform small parts assembly of cables and associated hardware. The assembler is responsible for the quality of their work. The assembler also has the flexibility to work in teams, small batch production, or flow lines.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Prior experience hand assembling small parts.
- Electronic assembly experience preferred.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to read and comprehend English written assembly prints and production documents.
Essential Job Functions
- Must be willing to work overtime, including weekends, to meet production demands.
- Must be able to read, write, and comprehend English.
- If required, must pass an IPC 610 and 620 class
- Must be able to lift or move containers weighing up to a maximum of 50 pounds
- Must be able to sit or stand for at least 4 hours
- If required must pass standardized Print Reading
- Able to use pallet jack
- Able use portable staircase and climb to12 foot heights.
- Able to carry 20 pound / 3cubic feet boxes up and down portable staircase.
- Able to push 4-wheeled cart with 100 pound load.
Production Operator
The role of Production Operator is responsible for performing numerous functions associated with the manufacturing operation. This includes activities pertaining to independent machine set up, changeover, and operation of semi-automated and automated machines for production of various products.
Qualifications
- Associate Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Technology is preferred. High school Diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of 1 year of practical experience in factory automation preferred
- Ability to read and comprehend English written assembly prints and production documents.
- Excellent computer skills.
- Ability to use math to analyze, troubleshoot and solve problems.
- Ability to use tools, calipers and other manufacturing equipment.
Essential Job Functions
- Must be willing to work overtime, including weekends, to meet production demands.
- Must be able to read, write, and comprehend English.
- If required, must pass an IPC 610 and 620 class
- Must be able to lift or move containers weighing up to a maximum of 50 pounds
- Must be able to sit or stand for at least 4 hours
- If required must pass standardized Print Reading
- Able to use pallet jack
- Able use portable staircase and climb to12 foot heights.
- Able to carry 20 pound / 3cubic feet boxes up and down portable staircase.
- Able to push 4-wheeled cart with 100 pound load.
These positions are employed by Kelly Services with placement at Phoenix Contact in Middletown, PA.
Phoenix Contact is committed to the diversity of our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.
If you need special accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job, please call 717-944-1300 between the hours of 8 AM and 5 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday – Friday or email HR@phoenixcontact.com.
Notice to Staffing Agencies, Placement Services, and Professional Recruiters:
Phoenix Contact has an internal Staffing Department. Recruiters are hereby specifically directed NOT to contact Phoenix Contact employees directly in an attempt to present candidates. Phoenix Contact will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Phoenix Contact, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Phoenix Contact mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Phoenix Contact employees, or to Phoenix Contact’s resume database will be considered Phoenix Contact property. Phoenix Contact will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Phoenix Contact will consider any candidate for whom a Recruiter has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Recruiter free of any charges or fees. Phoenix Contact will not pay a fee to any Recruiter that does not have a signed Phoenix Contact contract in place specific to the position for which the resume was submitted. Recruiting vendor agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Phoenix Contact's Head of People & Organization or his or her designee. No other Phoenix Contact employee is authorized to bind Phoenix Contact to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Recruiters. By submitting a candidate to Phoenix Contact, recruiters agree to be bound and comply with this policy.
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