First Shift PTM Operator

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Founded in 1966, Positronic is a progressive, global company that builds premium power and signal connectors for several industries, including medical, aerospace and military. We are located across three continents, and are looking for highly motivated, passionate people to join our team! We offer an excellent benefit package, highlighted by low-cost health insurance, quarterly bonus program and a 4% employee-match 401k retirement plan. Discover more at

Summary

The PTM Operator conducts set-ups and operates precision transfer machines to produce high quality parts. This role requires mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct complete changeovers for machines to transition to new parts.
• Studies blueprints and layout sheets to determine machining to be done, dimensions of parts permissible tolerances, and plans sequence of operations
• Visualizes movement of machine parts, workpieces, and tools in each operation in relation to others and decides on station and timing of each operation to assure efficient use of tools and time.
• Selects cutting speeds, feed rates, depth of cuts and cutting tools to be used, based on experience and knowledge of metal properties and shop mathematics, or by referring to tables, charts, or instructions on layout sheets.
• Installs part loaders, collets, and bushings
• Mounts cutting tools in spindles on machines, and verifies their position using gauges and other measuring instruments
• Operates machines through a cycle, adjusts tool positions, and machine controls as needed to allow for factors such as timing and clearance between moving parts
• Starts, observes, and certifies machine conformance of first run and sample work pieces to specifications, using assorted measuring instruments.
• Replaces worn tools.
• Ensure machines are operating and producing quality parts at an efficient rate.
• Uphold Positronic’s standards of integrity, quality, and operational excellence.
• Identify hazards in the workplace and report them to management and/or the safety coordinator.
• Collaborate with the EHS department to meet local, state, and federal regulatory requirements, including OSHA, NFPA, DNR, EPA, and Amphenol sustainability practices.
• Work with the Quality department to ensure compliance with AS9100 certification standards.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical

• Long periods of standing with occasional walking and sitting.
• Regular bending, twisting, reaching overhead, and pushing/pulling.
• Frequent use of hands and arms for handling tools, fine motor tasks, and repetitive motion.
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs frequently and 50 lbs occasionally.

Shift: First shift (Monday-Friday 6:00am- 2:30pm)

Working Conditions

Work performed on production floor with constant loud noise and airborne particles. Involves regular exposure to oil, chemicals, and non-harmful fumes. PPE such as safety glasses are required.

Competencies

Knowledge

• Precision transfer machine operations, machine tools, and technical documentation.
• Production scheduling, material flow, and performance reporting.
• Quality and compliance standards including AS9100 and OSHA safety regulations.
• Use and calibration of precision measurement tools.

Skills

• Reading and interpreting technical drawings and production requirements.
• Conducting inspections and maintaining documentation.
• Precision measurement and mechanical troubleshooting.

Abilities

• Prioritize competing tasks and adapt to changing production needs.
• Identify and resolve mechanical or quality issues in real time.
• Maintain focus and accuracy during detailed or repetitive tasks.
• Perform physically demanding work over extended periods.

POSITRONIC RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, INTERPRET, OR APPLY THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN ANY WAY THE COMPANY DESIRES. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES, INCLUDING ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE OCCUPYING THIS POSITION. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP REMAINS "AT-WILL." THE AFOREMENTIONED JOB REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE QUALIFIED DISABLED INDIVIDUALS.

Due to the nature of our business, the candidate must be able to legally work in the United States; we are unable to provide sponsorship. Position requires candidate to be a U.S. person as defined in ITAR, 22 CFR 120.15 (U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien Status) and defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a) (20).

Positronic Industries participates in the United States Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. The E-Verify program is a web-based employment eligibility verification system for newly hired employees operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

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