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Production Operator I

Plexus · Neenah, WI · $30,700–$46,100 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about your production or assembly experience. What kinds of products have you built?

What they are checking: Whether they have hands-on manufacturing experience that fits mid-level operator work.

How do you stay accurate when you do the same task many times in a shift?

What they are checking: Whether they have habits that keep quality steady during repetitive work.

Tell me about a time you helped a coworker who was falling behind.

What they are checking: Whether they work as part of a team rather than only focusing on their own station.

What does safety look like for you on a production floor?

What they are checking: Whether they take personal safety and the safety of others seriously every shift.

What would you do

You notice a part looks different from what you usually get. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stop and ask about a possible wrong part instead of building with it.

Your supervisor asks you to move to a station you have not worked before. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they are flexible and willing to learn new tasks when the line needs it.

About the work

How do you follow a work instruction step by step, especially on a product you have not built before?

What they are checking: Whether they work carefully from documents, which matters for medical and aerospace products.

What tools have you used on an assembly line, like torque drivers, crimpers or soldering irons?

What they are checking: Whether they can handle common assembly tools safely and correctly.

Why does it matter to protect boards and parts from static, and how do you do it?

What they are checking: Whether they know and follow ESD rules on an electronics floor.

How do you make sure your paperwork or scans are correct for each unit you build?

What they are checking: Whether they understand traceability and that every unit needs accurate records.

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The full job description

As published by Plexus.

About us: At Plexus, our vision is to help create the products that build a better world. Driven by a passion for excellence, we partner with leading Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare/Life Sciences and Industrial companies to design, manufacture and service some of the world’s most transformative products, including advanced surgical systems, diagnostic instruments, healthcare imaging equipment, mission critical aerospace systems, and electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions. Visit Plexus.com to learn more about our unwavering commitment to our vision. When we invest in our people, we invest in building a better world. With a vision rooted in the wellbeing and inclusive engagement of our team members, our customers, their end users and our communities, people are the heart of what we do and who we are. It is our values that unite us and guide us in everything that we do, including how we operate, behave and interact to foster a workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their best. Our values include: Growing our People, Building Belonging, Innovating Responsibly, Delivering Excellence and Creating Customer Success. As a team member, you will engage in impactful work through global collaboration and the use of emerging technologies, join an inclusive culture where every team member is valued and working toward a greater purpose, and be empowered to reach your full potential through various development programs designed to accelerate your growth. Plexus offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support team members' wellbeing, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement savings, and opportunities for professional development. We also prioritize work-life balance and offer a variety of perks to enhance the team member experience. For more information, visit our US benefits website at usbenefits.plexus.com . Our commitment to pay range transparency fosters an equitable workplace, where everyone can feel valued. The annual compensation range for this position is stated below. The salary offered within this range will be based upon the geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level. Salary Range: $30,700.00 - $46,100.00 Purpose Statement: Responsible for supporting a basic level of production manufacturing with minimal complexity to meet customer deadlines. Acquires job skills and learns company policies and procedures to complete routine tasks in a safe and efficient manner. Key Job Accountabilities: • Operates tool/equipment/processes in accordance with provided instructions as well as operate based on experience with limited or no instructions. Assists in the creation of instructions when none are available. • Understands and adheres to standard work, including quality policies, customer specifications, monitors own work to ensure quality standards, and communicates effectively with supervisors, escalating issues when necessary. • Maintain accurate time keeping, record keeping, labor tracking, inventory control, process documentation, scrap, and quality records. • Supports improvement initiatives and participates actively to improve work environment which includes improving safety, cleanliness, product quality and efficiency. This includes generating new and innovated solutions to complex problems. • Keeps up to date on all certifications and training requirements for the role, consistently completes assignments on time without compromising on quality, and effectively manages workload and tasks. Train others on all tasks if assigned. • Education/Experience Qualifications: • A High School diploma or equivalent GED is preferred. • One (1) year of related experience in electronics production/manufacturing is preferred. Other Qualifications: • Basic Computer Skills. • Ability to adapt to change. • Employee must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a cross functional team environment. • Good oral and written communication skills are necessary. • Attention to detail. • Ability to learn and be comfortable completing different tasks on a frequent basis. • Ability to execute sound judgement and demonstrate initiative Physical Requirements: • Ability to sit and/or stand for the duration of shift. Ability to frequently reach at waist and occasionally above head. Ability to carry up to 4.5 Kg (15 Lbs) and lift up to 20.4 KG (45lbs). Ability to use fine motor skills and occasional use of hand tools. Ability to frequently push, pull, bend, kneel, and/or stoop. Ability to meet visual acuity requirements that are defined by defined industry certifications and customer specifications This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform. We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special requirements. If you need an application accommodation, please contact us by email at GHQ.TA@plexus.com . Please include your contact information and clearly describe how we can help you. This email is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and/or background check.

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