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Phoenix Contact USA INC

Production Operator & Manual Assembler Positions (Employed by: Kelly Services)

Middletown, Pennsylvania Posted 10 days ago

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  • Employer is on a government sponsor recordUSCIS Data Hub records 1 H-1B approvals for this employer in FY2023 — older 2023 data; no recent Department of Labor filings (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026) were found for it.
  • The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
  • No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area.
  • Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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Employer is on a government sponsor record
USCIS Data Hub records 1 H-1B approvals for this employer in FY2023 — older 2023 data; no recent Department of Labor filings (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026) were found for it. Source: US Department of Labor visa filings (LCA) (US Department of Labor (OFLC), plus USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub).
No salary bar for this route
H-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.

US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).

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About the role

These positions are employed by Kelly Services with placement at Phoenix Contact in Middletown, PA. Production Manual Assembler The role of the Manual Assembler is to perform small parts assembly of cables and associated hardware. The assembler is responsible for the quality of their work. The assembler also has the flexibility to work in teams, small batch production, or flow lines. Qualifications • High school diploma or equivalent required. • Prior experience hand assembling small parts. • Electronic assembly experience preferred. • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. • Demonstrated ability to read and comprehend English written assembly prints and production documents. Essential Job Functions • Must be willing to work overtime, including weekends, to meet production demands. • Must be able to read, write, and comprehend English. • If required, must pass an IPC 610 and 620 class • Must be able to lift or move containers weighing up to a maximum of 50 pounds • Must be able to sit or stand for at least 4 hours • If required must pass standardized Print Reading • Able to use pallet jack • Able use portable staircase and climb to12 foot heights. • Able to carry 20 pound / 3cubic feet boxes up and down portable staircase. • Able to push 4-wheeled cart with 100 pound load. Production Operator The role of Production Operator is responsible for performing numerous functions associated with the manufacturing operation. This includes activities pertaining to independent machine set up, changeover, and operation of semi-automated and automated machines for production of various products. Qualifications • Associate Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Technology is preferred. High school Diploma or equivalent required. • Minimum of 1 year of practical experience in factory automation preferred • Ability to read and comprehend English written assembly prints and production documents. • Excellent computer skills. • Ability to use math to analyze, troubleshoot and solve problems. • Ability to use tools, calipers and other manufacturing equipment. Essential Job Functions • Must be willing to work overtime, including weekends, to meet production demands. • Must be able to read, write, and comprehend English. • If required, must pass an IPC 610 and 620 class • Must be able to lift or move containers weighing up to a maximum of 50 pounds • Must be able to sit or stand for at least 4 hours • If required must pass standardized Print Reading • Able to use pallet jack • Able use portable staircase and climb to12 foot heights. • Able to carry 20 pound / 3cubic feet boxes up and down portable staircase. • Able to push 4-wheeled cart with 100 pound load. These positions are employed by Kelly Services with placement at Phoenix Contact in Middletown, PA. Phoenix Contact is committed to the diversity of our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you need special accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job, please call 717-944-1300 between the hours of 8 AM and 5 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday – Friday or email HR@phoenixcontact.com . Notice to Staffing Agencies, Placement Services, and Professional Recruiters: Phoenix Contact has an internal Staffing Department. Recruiters are hereby specifically directed NOT to contact Phoenix Contact employees directly in an attempt to present candidates. Phoenix Contact will not accept unsolicited resumes from

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