At Amphenol, our greatest asset is our hard-working, dedicated and entrepreneurial employees across the globe. Since our founding in 1932, our employees’ commitment to success has allowed Amphenol to grow to be one of the largest manufacturers of interconnect products in the world. We honor this commitment by making the right choices for our business to deliver the best and safest working conditions for our employees.

Machine Operator with Amphenol Industrial Operations

The Machine Operator will be responsible for operating and maintaining machinery efficiently, ensuring the continuous production of high-quality products. This role is essential to our operations, and the ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety. We are primarily hiring for second shift. Current shifts are first (6:00 AM – 2:30 PM) and second (2:00 PM – 10:30 PM). Shifts could be 10-12 hours with overtime available.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate machinery and equipment according to the operating manual and training guidelines.
• Monitor machines to ensure stability and continuously check for any signs of malfunction or irregularities.
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on machinery to ensure optimal functionality and minimize downtime.
• Quickly address and troubleshoot minor mechanical issues and inform the maintenance team for more complex problems.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area to comply with safety regulations.
• Adhere to all safety guidelines and use required personal protective equipment.
• Record and report production data accurately, including machine performance and product quality.
• Assist in adjusting machine settings for different production batches.
• Collaborate with other team members and departments to improve efficiency, quality, and overall production flow.
• Participate in ongoing training and development to enhance skills and stay updated with machine operations.
• Cross train in production to fill in gaps.

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Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong understanding of machine mechanics and the operational process
• Physical stamina and strength to lift heavy items and stand for prolonged periods of time
• Previous work in a manufacturing environment

Preferred:

• Technical certification or training in machine operation or related field is a plus.
• One year or more of experience as a machine operator in a manufacturing environment

Knowledge/ Skills:

• Attention to detail
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of basic math and computer skills

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, sit, stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds on occasion. Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.

Location: Endicott, NY

About the Company: Amphenol Industrial Operations, headquartered in Endicott, New York with global manufacturing, sales and marketing locations, specializes in delivering a comprehensive range of high-reliability power and signal connectors along with interconnection systems designed specifically for industrial applications. Our solutions cater to diverse industrial sectors such as alternative energy, power generation and storage, rail and mass transit, process control, automotive manufacturing, heavy equipment, wireless base stations, and petrochemical industries.

Disclaimer: This job description reflects the general nature and level of work expected for this role. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, or qualifications. Management may assign additional tasks or modify responsibilities as needed to meet business needs.