Assembly Operator - 1st Shift

Assembly Operator - 1st Shift

Req number : R6131

Employment type : Full time

Worksite flexibility :

Onsite Who we are

CAI is a global technology services firm with over 8,500 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1 billion+. We have over 40 years of excellence in uniting talent and technology to power the possible for our clients, colleagues, and communities. As a privately held company, we have the freedom and focus to do what is right-whatever it takes. Our tailor-made solutions create lasting results across the public and commercial sectors, and we are trailblazers in bringing neurodiversity to the enterprise.

Job Summary

As the Assembly Operator, you will operate assigned automated assembly machinery, ensure component flow, troubleshoot and correct machinery issues to ensure quality and productivity for the 1st shift.

Job Description

We are looking for an Assembly Operator. This position will be a full-time contract and on-site in Arden, North Carolina.

This is a 1st shift position Monday-Friday 7 : 00am to 3 : 30pm.

This position requires access to information which is subject to stringent controls under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, person granted asylee status in the U.S., or person admitted into the U.S. as a refugee.

What You'll Do

Responsible for the safe operation of assigned high-speed large-scale automated assembly machines

Makes complex repairs and major adjustments to assembly equipment, including set-ups and changeovers

Performs quality checks per the quality inspection plan (QIP), documents specified measurements per print at required intervals

Performs daily / weekly / monthly preventive and routine machine maintenance

Performs tooling adjustment (e.g., sharpening / conditioning, checking height of spring-loaded pins (pin-ou), keying features, bend stations, insertion stations)

Replaces sensors, punches, dies, stock components, air cylinders, belts, etc.

Adjusts housing feed based on associated standards

Uses height indicator, ram optic, gauges and microscopic visual checks

Identifies and re-sets machine faults, clears jams, restarts production, removes and packages finished product

What You'll Need

Required :

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Strong written and verbal communication skills in English are required to perform essential job functions including reading various signage throughout the facility, comprehensive understanding of various documentation, understanding and communicating processes to ensure workplace safety and job efficiency

Physical Demands

Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods, use hands for fine motor tasks such as handling or feeling objects, reach with arms and hands, and communicate effectively through speech and hearing

The role also requires the ability to handle small components under a microscope for prolonged durations

Regular physical demands include lifting and / or moving up to 10 pounds routinely, up to 25 pounds frequently, and occasionally up to 50 pounds

Safety shoes are required

The pay for this position is $17.61per hour (USD). Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including location, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role will include medical coverage as well as 401k retirement account access. Employees in this role may also be entitled to paid sick leave and / or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

Reasonable accommodation statement

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to or 824 - 8111.

The pay range for this position is listed above. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including location, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role will include medical coverage as well as 401k retirement account access. Employees in this role may also be entitled to paid sick leave and / or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.