Job Description

T he Opportunity:

At Elemental Brands, our success starts with our people. Every day, our engineers, innovators, creators, and problem-solvers work together to develop and deliver innovative LED lighting solutions through Diode LED®, Lucetta®, Lucetta CI®, Gammalux®, and Elemental LED®. Together, we're driving innovation and helping define the future of the low-voltage linear lighting industry.

That same spirit of innovation and collaboration shapes everything we do. We encourage curiosity, continuous learning, and fresh ideas across every department, empowering employees to grow their careers, make meaningful contributions, and help shape the future of lighting.

Recognized by EDAWN as “Company of the Year – Large” and “Employees First – Large,” and by the University of Nevada, Reno as “Graduate Employer of the Year,” Elemental Brands is proud to be an award-winning workplace where people come first, innovation thrives, and careers flourish.

Job Description

What You Get To Do:

Serving under Production leadership, the Machine Operator I provides hands-on technical expertise to properly operate the equipment and machinery used to manufacture linear lighting applications. This position requires attention to detail and the ability to comply with basic safety practices and procedures. The schedule for this position is Monday - Thursday, 6:30 am - 5 pm.

Challenge Yourself – The Specifics:

• Operate the production machinery in one or more of the following machine work centers identified and trained by Management: AlphaTech, Linaire, LGP, ACT, and others as processes develop
• Performs a wide variety of electronic and electromechanical assembly tasks
  • Assembles, tests, and modifies prototypes or custom electronic parts and systems, including soldering wires
  • Works from schematics, oral instructions, and existing documentation
• Follows established procedures and guidelines to check, test, and inspect finished goods before they are shipped from the distribution center to the customer
  • Compares the physical characteristics of products to technical specifications to identify defects; ensuring that the color of wires on the harnesses are recognized in order to solder to proper pads
  • Ensures compliance with all safety regulations
• Conducts tests on electrical function, reliability, and packaging quality and record results
• Safely and effectively use and operate hand tools such as a soldering iron, heat gun, powered wire stripping machines and other equipment required for the completion of work orders
• Work with low voltage electricity
• Detect and correct quality problems found during the manufacturing process
• Organize, stock and issue supplies and equipment
• Use tact, initiative, prudence and independent judgment within general policy, procedural and safety guidelines
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with Elemental team members

Qualifications

You Have a Unique Combination of Skills, Talents and Mindset, Including Many of the Following:

• High school diploma/GED, or equivalent experience and training are typically required
• Minimum of one year working in a manufacturing/distribution environment, quality assurance, assembly, testing, or experience working in an environment using hands tools and equipment
• MS Office (Word, Excel) and Fishbowl Inventory is a plus
• Excellent listening and communication (verbal and written) skills
• Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Must have excellent attention to detail, be driven, work well independently, and have a knack for problem solving
• Knowledge of electrical/electronic machinery or equipment, preferred

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The Perks and Benefits: 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance (100% PAID by employer), available first of the month, following the date of hire
• Company-matched 401(k) Plan, at 5%, no vesting schedule
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Three Paid Flexible Holiday per year
• Seven Paid Holidays
• Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) - $200 annual employer contribution
• Career Development Plan Program
• Discounted Corporate Gym Membership at South Reno Athletic Club
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discount
• Monthly Birthday Lunch Celebrations
• On-site Snacks and Beverages
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

About Us:

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