
03 - Production Operator 3 - Line Leader (2nd shift)
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Job overview
Celestica is hiring a 03 - Production Operator 3 - Line Leader (2nd shift). The Production Operator 3 - Line Leader performs moderately complex tasks related to manufacturing, assembly, repair, or modification of products. This role requires judgment in problem-solving and making recommendations, with decisions potentially impacting work unit operations. The operator works under general supervision and may demonstrate work methods to new employees, engaging in factual information exchange with supervisors and team members.
Key focus areas include Performs hand soldering and manual assembly, Sets up, operates, and maintains custom and standard semi-automatic/automated assembly equipment, and Operates automated and functional test units.
Successful candidates bring Specific Certifications and High School Diploma. Preferred (not required): Hand Soldering, Manual Assembly, Setup Automated Assembly Equipment, and Operation Automated Assembly Equipment.
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Full job description
Req ID: 139002
Region: Americas
Country: USA
State/Province: Texas
City: Richardson
Shift: 2nd
General Overview
Functional Area: OPS - Operations
Career Stream: PRD - Production
Role: Production 3
SAP Short Name: PD3
Job Title: Production Operator 3
Job Code: PD3-OPS-PRD
Job Level: Band 03
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Direct
Summary
Performs moderately complex tasks relating to the manufacture, assembly, repair or modification of products. Receives no instructions on routine work, general instructions on new assignments. Tasks are moderately complex in nature where judgment is required in resolving problems and making recommendations. Decisions/actions may cause a minor impact on the work unit operations or schedules. Works under general Supervision. Situations not covered by standard processes, procedures and methods are referred to expert resource. May demonstrate work methods to new employees. Deals directly with immediate supervisor, co-workers and team members; engages in exchanges of factual information and provides some explanation; interactions with external contacts, if applicable, require exchanging factual information and providing some explanation.
Detailed Description
Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:
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Performs hand soldering; manual assembly; setup, operation, and basic maintenance of custom and standard semiautomatic and/or automated assembly equipment and tools; operation of automated and operation of functional test units.
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Moves from one operation and/or product to another as schedule dictates.
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Inspects product using visual, automated, electronic and mechanical inspection procedures.
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Uses automated and non-automated diagnostic programs to perform electronic product testing and functional testing.
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Troubleshoots, highlights and communicates issues relating to routine and/or basic defects.
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Has foundation skills, is competent in a range of skills associated with their primary work area and possesses and actively uses coaching and some additional key skills outside of their primary work area.
Knowledge/Skills/Competencies
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Must possess specific certifications as defined by site operations.
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General knowledge of product process flow.
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Knowledge of product quality and soldering specifications and quality improvement processes.
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Knowledge of manufacturing information systems.
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Ability to recognize problems in the operation process or with components and to highlight/communicate those problems to Team Leader.
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Ability to learn established quality and quantity requirements.
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Ability to manually assemble components and produce high quality products in defined time periods.
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Knowledge of electrical, electromechanical and pneumatic systems and principals of operation.
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Ability to analyze equipment and systems, make appropriate adjustments within area of defined job scope or highlight highlight/communicate problems to Team Leader.
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Knowledge of personal computers and ability to learn and use applications specific to this area
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Ability to maintain detailed, accurate and organized records.
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Ability to effectively communicate with a variety of internal customers.
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Basic manufacturing system knowledge.
Physical Demands
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Duties of this position are performed in a manufacturing environment with occasional to frequent exposure to elements such as noise, dust, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, etc.
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Duties of the position require periodic light physical effort and exertion including prolonged repetitive motions requiring manual dexterity and precise hand/eye coordination, sitting and or standing in confined workspaces, using tools and equipment, and moving and handling materials.
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Duties may require periodic heavy manual effort including lifting objects
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Duties require extended periods of sustained visual concentration on detailed documentation and product assemblies.
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Above demands are carried out within the Company and statutory Health and Safety guidelines
Typical Experience
- Three to five years relevant experience.
Typical Education
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High school diploma and additional courses after high school, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Educational Requirements may vary by geography
Notes
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.
Celestica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Celestica is an E-Verify employer.
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world’s best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development – from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud. Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.
Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.
How this job compares
Set against the 2,066 open Production jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$86–129K/yr220 salary ranges
- Texas median$19/hr28 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 136 open Production jobs in Texas and 2,066 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Texas
- SpaceX11 open
- Celestica (this employer)9 open
- Lockheed Martin8 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Production postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (635 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 971 of the 2,066 open Production jobs (47%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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