About this position
Company Overview: Since 1982, Sigma Engineered Solutions has been on an incredible journey. We started with just one plant in India and have expanded to 13 locations around the world. What began as a cost-effective supplier of low-voltage electrical products has grown into a global solutions provider of highly engineered, complex metal components, including machined parts and precision metal stampings.
At Sigma Engineered Solutions “your success is our mission.” It’s a promise we live by daily and it defines everything we do whether you are a team member or customer.
Job Summary: The Assembly Operator I operates automated assembly machines and performs secondary operations safely as needed to complete work orders.
What you will be doing:
Machine Operation
- Operate assigned automated assembly machines safely and efficiently.
- Perform in-line welding when required by the production process.
- Change reels at the completion of each lot, verify reel/lot counts, and apply correct labeling.
Quality Control & Inspection
- Conduct thorough visual inspections to identify malformed or damaged parts.
- Perform all required measurements—camber, twist, hard gauge checks, insertion force, and withdrawal force and record results on the QIP Inspection Data Sheet.
Documentation & Reporting
- Accurately complete all required paperwork, including work order traveler, lot/reel labels, box content form, machine maintenance schedule, any other assigned production records
Materials & Workflow Management
- Maintain adequate supplies at each assigned machine to ensure timely completion of work orders.
- Empty bins at assigned machines at the end of each shift, at minimum.
- Move finished products to the designated warehouse area in accordance with established procedures.
Other duties:
- Perform related duties as assigned.
- Follow documented policies and procedures as designated by the company’s Employee Handbook and Local Work Rules. In addition, adhere to the proper Code of Conduct while on company property.
What you will bring to the team:
- Minimum 1 year of experience in machine operation or a manufacturing/production environment.
- Proven ability to perform basic quality inspections, including visual checks and use of measurement tools and gauges.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members.
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and maintain a positive, professional attitude.
- Demonstrated capability to work independently, follow established instructions, and complete assignments accurately within defined routines and standards.
- Ability to follow detailed verbal and written instructions.
- Physical ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work on your feet for extended periods while using tools and performing repetitive motions, including frequent bending and stooping.
- Sufficient visual acuity to read instructions, operate machinery, and inspect finished parts.
Preferred Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Experience with in-line welding or basic mechanical processes.
- Familiarity with automated reel-change systems or similar production workflows.
- Prior experience working within structured quality systems such as QIP, ISO 9001, or similar documentation standards.