Job Description for Production Line Operators
Job Title:
Production Line Operators
Position Type
Full time 3rd shift
Department
Operations
Job Category
Location
Fletcher, NC
Travel Required
Minimal
Salary range: 24.00
Competitive
Report to
Production Line Supervisors
The information given below is intended to provide an understanding and appreciation of the workload of the job and its role. The job description outlines the main purpose in general terms only and is not intended to be prescriptive.
You may be required to carry out other duties in order to be commensurate with the post. This will not change the character or purpose of the post but will be necessary to maintain high standards of business practice.
This job description for Business reasons may be altered from time to time to meet changing needs of the Company.
Who we are:
Emtelle are a global manufacturer of pre-connectorised, blown fibre and ducted network solutions, whose research, development, and innovation have served the telecoms and power industries for over 40 years. With excellent customer service and access to industry expertise, Emtelle empowers customers to maximise their infrastructure rollouts in a supported, efficient, and sustainable way, fostering connections across the globe. Together, everything connects.
Emtelle have been servicing customers in North America from our manufacturing sites in the UK and Middle East, and with the market potential arising from the FTTX network deployment in North America over the coming years, now is the time for us to set up a manufacturing facility in the USA. Our facility in Fletcher, North Carolina, will be operational in Q3 2022. The manufacturing operation is being established in phases, and this is a fantastic opportunity for a first rate finance professional to join Emtelle USA at the start of this exciting journey and to grow as the business does.
Requirement Overview:
Reporting to a Production Line Supervisor, these positions involve the running of extrusion machines, completing quality checks and any other tasking associated with the meeting of our production requirements as directed.
Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred but training will be given. The positions work as part of production teams and an ability and willingness to learn contribute and work effectively to meet the goals of the team and operation are essential.
What you’ll do:

• Production and packaging of Emtelle products following our standard operating procedures as trained and instructed.
• Checking, counting and packing products that are received, stored and dispatched by the Emtelle. This will include carrying out regular stock checks and ensuring that stock data is up to date and accurate using our MRP system
• Ensuring safe packaging of all customer products
• Pro-actively helping with solutions to improve production
• Liaising with the Production Line Supervisor regarding any outstanding tasking within production and actively participating in their resolution.
• Operators are required to ensure that the production area and all pertaining to it is kept clean and hazard free

Our ideal candidate:
Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Manufacturing experience in a comparable environment and disciplines: Desirable
• Computer literacy in MS Office Products and MRP systems: Desirable

Skills and Abilities

• A high standard of proficiency in handling production equipment.
• The ability to organize, count and record material.
• Understanding and adherence in following both written and verbal work instructions.
• To communicate clearly with existing and potential external partners and to other staff at Emtelle, in respect to activities processes and methodologies employed in the department.
• Highly self-motivated, disciplined and organized.
• Time Management, they will deliver a high and sustained standard of attendance and timekeeping.
• Able to work effectively in a physically demanding environment.
• Able and willing to commit to working shift patterns and also overtime as required. These will be continental patterns rotating from day to night.
• Focused on cost management.
• Ability to accurately follow written instructions and drawings: Essential
• Sense of urgency in completing tasking to required targets in terms of output quality and time.
• Ability to work as part of a team: Essential
• Ability to respond to instructions given as part of the manufacturing process: Essential
• Ability to communicate effectively with fellow production workers: Essential
• Ability to communicate effectively with and respond effectively to supervision: Essential

Hours of Work:
We currently operate and require staff to be willing to commit to working shift patterns and also overtime as required.
What we offer:

• We have great employee benefits program – Medical, Dental, Vison and Life Insurance
• 401(K) Plan
• Paid time off
• Open and collaborative culture
• Work Life Balance

Emtelle is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please note, ideal candidate should be able to work in the United States without any sponsorship.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 per hour
Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Night shift

Experience:

• manufacturing: 2 years (Required)
• machine operation: 1 year (Required)
• Plastics extrusion: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person