Assembly Operator - Weekend Shift

  • CAI
  • Fairview, North Carolina
  • Full Time

Job ID Number

R5874

Employment Type

Full time

Worksite Flexibility

Onsite

Job Summary

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

Job Description

We are looking for weekend shift Assembly Operator to operate assigned automated assembly machinery, ensure component flow, troubleshoot and correct machinery issues to ensure quality and productivity . This position will be a contract and on-site for the weekend shift (Friday, Saturday & Sunday 7AM-7PM) in Fairview, NC.

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:

  • 2 years of experience

  • High School Diploma or GED Required

  • Safety shoes

Preferred:

  • Minimum one year manufacturing experience preferred

  • Experience with manufacturing fiber cables preferred

  • SAP Manufacturing & ISO 9001 experience is preferred

  • Working knowledge of hand tools and blueprint reading .

  • Available to work overtime to support production goals as needed

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

The pay range for this position is $19.37 per 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

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Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement

CAI is committed to equal employment opportunity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. All employment decisions are based on valid job requirements, including hiring, promotion, and compensation. Harassment and retaliation are prohibited.

Job ID: 487590591
Originally Posted on: 7/31/2025

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