Direct Production (DP) is central to Nokia’s manufacturing operations, ensuring efficient, high‑quality output through effective management of processes, people, and machinery. The team supports performance optimization, maintenance, cost control, quality standards, and packaging activities.
As a Direct Production Operator (DPO), you will be involved in the full production cycle, including issuing materials, operating production lines, performing testing and quality checks, packaging products, staging for shipment, and releasing orders for delivery. You will also support equipment maintenance, waste handling, and the upkeep of a safe and efficient production environment.
Responsibilities
- Works within a variety of guidelines, standard operating procedures and / or technical methods with a moderate degree of supervision.
- Identifies problems and related issues in straightforward situations and assesses these using standard procedures.
- May provide informal guidance and support to colleagues with less experience.
- Works on basic professional engineering assignments to implement, maintain and develop methods and processes in a specific competence area.
Qualifications
- Accountable for the quality and accuracy of personal work output
- Completes tasks according to defined operational targets and procedures
- Entry‑level individual contributor performing standard or semi‑routine tasks
- Makes decisions within established guidelines and processes
- Works primarily according to documented procedures with supervision
- Gathers information to support basic problem solving and decision making
- Communicates clearly with team members and internal stakeholders
About Company
- Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
- Health and dental benefits
- Short-term disability, and long-term disability
- Life insurance, and AD&D – Company paid 2x base pay
- Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
- Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Tuition Assistance Plan
- Adoption assistance
- Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program
The above benefits exclude students.
Nokia Maintains broad annual base salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, and with consideration to internal peer equity. Check the salary ranges in the job info section for this role.
Company
Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we’re advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.
Our recruitment process
We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.
If you’re interested in this role but don’t meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.
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