Assembly Operator Job Listing at Kelly Services in Fairview, NC (Job ID US3623043_BH10026103)

Description

Job Title: Assembly Operator
Location: Fairview, NC
Shift: 1st Shift
Pay Rate: $17.61 per hour
  Job Overview

As an Assembly Operator, you will play an essential role in the production of fiber optic components used in critical aerospace applications. You'll operate automated machinery, assemble and test components, and ensure product quality through detailed inspections. This is an excellent opportunity to start a rewarding career in a clean, team-oriented manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble, polish, and test fiber optic cables and connector components.

• Terminate single and multi-fiber cables with precision.

• Inspect your own work using established quality standards and work instructions.

• Measure and verify components using calipers, gauges, and other measuring tools.

• Conduct functional and quality tests as needed for production operations.

• Read and follow detailed blueprints and technical drawings.

• Perform general housekeeping and maintain an organized work area.

• Complete all required production documentation for product traceability.

• Troubleshoot and perform minor equipment repairs as necessary.

• Follow all safety, environmental, and company policies and procedures.

• Recognize and correctly handle common fiber connectors.

• Apply appropriate cleaning and contamination control methods for optical assembly.

• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Minimum one year of manufacturing experience preferred.

• Experience in fiber cable manufacturing a plus.

• Familiarity with SAP Manufacturing systems and ISO 9001 standards preferred.

• Ability to read blueprints and use hand tools effectively.

• Strong hand-eye coordination and attention to detail.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and remain in a stationary position for extended periods.

• Must be able to operate machinery and move between work zones as needed.

• Proficiency in reading and understanding written instructions in English.

• Team-oriented, dependable, and quality-conscious.

• Willingness to work overtime to meet production goals.

Core Competencies

• Integrity – Acts honestly and ethically in all business matters.

• Accountability – Takes responsibility for personal work and actions.

• Teamwork – Collaborates effectively to achieve team goals.

• Innovation – Looks for ways to improve and drive progress.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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