Manufacturing Operator

Attleboro, MA, United States of America | Manufacturing

Job Description

We are seeking great talent to help us build The DNA of tech. ®

Vishay manufactures one of the world's largest portfolios of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components that are essential to innovative designs in the automotive, industrial, computing, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical markets. We help the world's most in-demand technologies come to life. Every day our products touch your life and the lives of people across the world, though you likely do not know it. Come join us and help us build The DNA of tech.™

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. is a Fortune 1,000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH). Learn more at

Do you want to help us build the DNA of tech.? Vishay Barry is currently seeking applicants for a Temp Manufacturing Operator. This person is responsible for assisting with the physical movement, organization, and handling of materials throughout the manufacturing facility. This position provides general labor and cross-functional support across multiple departments—including Production, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Shipping/Receiving—where operational needs arise.
In addition to material handling, the role may perform basic mechanical and machining work such as operating a foot press, running a ZED machine (thermoforming plastic trays), and performing light sanding, cleaning or deburring of copper flanges and related hardware. The position requires attention to detail, adherence to safety and EHS standards, and flexibility to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Job Location:

Attleboro, MA

What you will be doing:

• Move, stage, and transport raw materials, components, and finished goods between departments using carts, pallet jacks, and other approved equipment.
• Support daily production activities by ensuring materials are properly identified, labeled, and available at designated workstations.
• Assist with loading & unloading shipments in coordination with Shipping/Receiving.
• Perform basic mechanical tasks such as:
  • Operating a foot press for simple forming or assembly operations.
  • Operating a ZED thermoforming machine to produce custom plastic trays for product handling.
  • Sanding, deburring, or cleaning metal flanges and other components as directed.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas in accordance with 5S/6S and ISO 9001/14001/45001 standards.
• Follow all EHS and safety procedures, including proper PPE use and reporting of unsafe conditions.
• Support basic preventive maintenance and cleanliness of tools and work equipment.
• Perform other general labor or production-support duties as assigned to meet site needs.
• Produce fixturing, tooling and components using CNC machines
• Setup machine, maintain machine/tooling, perform PM and improve programs for efficiency and cost.
• Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines.
• Performs Machine set-ups, and tool offsets.
• Troubleshooting of problems or out-of-tolerance conditions. Seek solutions to minimize down-time and initiative actions to avoid like problems in the future.
• Use of drawings, prints, measurement hand tools, microscopes, and computers.
• Evaluate tooling to improve product quality.
• Responsible to hold tight tolerances.
• Complete work accurately by following written instructions and adhere to required safety rules.
• Must be able to learn new products quickly, work independently and be highly motivated.

What you will bring along:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 0–2 years of experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or materials-handling environment (semiconductor, electronics, or precision manufacturing preferred).

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to safely lift, move, and handle up to 50 lbs.
• Basic mechanical aptitude; able to learn operation of simple machines (presses, thermoformers, etc.).
• Basic computer skills.
• Dependable, detail-oriented, and capable of following written and verbal work instructions.
• Demonstrated teamwork, flexibility, and willingness to cross-train in multiple departments.
• Strong commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

What can we offer you for your talent:

Vishay offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs including health care coverage, financial support programs and other resources designed to help you achieve your personal and professional goals. With us, you'll experience unique career paths, an open and collaborative culture, a stable business that will be there for you, and opportunities to work globally and locally.

Do you have the skills we need? Are you ready to power your career as you power the world? .

This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations. As such, this position is open only to applicants who qualify as “U.S. Persons” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.”

It is the policy of Vishay to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As an equal opportunity employer, Vishay is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact [email protected] assistance.