{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"c13be5fbd452aab48c8b4b53","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c13be5fbd452aab48c8b4b53","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c13be5fbd452aab48c8b4b53","title":"Test Operator (Night Shift)","description":"Samtec is looking for a Test Operator to work in our Wilsonville, OR facility. The schedule for this position is Wed-Fri nights 5pm-5am. Must be available to train on days for approximately 2 months. Samtec pays a competitive wage and offers the following benefits: medical (HSA/PPO) dental, vision, group life, AD&D, short and long-term disability, EAP, 401K plus other voluntary options, as well as paid time off. Starting wage is $22/hr or more DOE, with 75 cent per hour shift differential for nights.\nThe Test Operator will ensure that Samtec Cable products meet electrical, dimensional, and cosmetic specifications, following the highest quality standards and process to ensure conformance to standards. The individual would have a pleasant and professional working demeanor, exhibit a responsive manner toward authority and direction, and be able to work in a clean work environment being a team player.\nEssential Functions/Responsibilities\nPerform inspections on products based on test criteria from drawings, work instructions and Test procedures.\nPrepare and test discrete coax/ twinax and triax samples.\nPrepare and test ribbon samples.\nPerform UL inspections and certifications.\nMaintains records of test results. Send out test data to appropriate personnel.\nPerform static and dynamic testing using VNA (Vector Network Analyzer)\nPrepare and test engineering samples.\nPerform Gage R&R.\nPerform weekly preventive maintenance on test fixtures.\nMonitor test equipment calibration due dates and alert necessary personnel when calibration is due.\nOperates Respoolers, Braiders, Ribbonizers and Servers as needed.\nFile, recycle production packets.\nThe responsibilities as defined are intended to serve as a general guideline for this position. Associates may be asked to perform additional tasks depending on strengths and capabilities.\nRequired Experience\nMinimum 5 years of experience in similar roles, manufacturing environment is a plus.\nMust be able to read and understand job specifications, schematics, shop orders, read prints, operating instructions, perform basic math calculations, basic statistics interpretation, identify basic functional problems, take corrective action, and interface with supervisors and engineers to solve problems.\nMust know how to operate hand held measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers, rulers, and be about to use razor blades, soldering iron, wire cutters, etc.\nGood computer entry skills with attention to detail.\nPreferred Education\nHigh school diploma or GED\nBasic electronic courses.\nTechnical degree it is a plus\nTraining required\nOn the job training as appropriate.","company":"Samtec","rawCompany":"samtec","city":"Wilsonville","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-05-20T12:59:47.239Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-3023.00","title":"Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians","slug":"electrical-and-electronic-engineering-technologists-and-technicians"},{"code":"51-9061.00","title":"Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers","slug":"inspectors-testers-sorters-samplers-and-weighers"},{"code":"19-4099.01","title":"Quality Control Analysts","slug":"quality-control-analysts"}],"industries":[{"code":"541380","title":"Testing Laboratories and Services","slug":"testing-laboratories-and-services"},{"code":"517111","title":"Wired Telecommunications Carriers","slug":"wired-telecommunications-carriers"},{"code":"335921","title":"Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing","slug":"fiber-optic-cable-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Test Operator (Night Shift)","description":"Samtec is looking for a Test Operator to work in our Wilsonville, OR facility. The schedule for this position is Wed-Fri nights 5pm-5am. Must be available to train on days for approximately 2 months. Samtec pays a competitive wage and offers the following benefits: medical (HSA/PPO) dental, vision, group life, AD&D, short and long-term disability, EAP, 401K plus other voluntary options, as well as paid time off. Starting wage is $22/hr or more DOE, with 75 cent per hour shift differential for nights.\nThe Test Operator will ensure that Samtec Cable products meet electrical, dimensional, and cosmetic specifications, following the highest quality standards and process to ensure conformance to standards. 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