Job purpose
Controls the day-to-day operation of the automated assembly line. Follows production schedules and operations manuals. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks and works under direct supervision.
Duties and responsibilities
- Setting up and operating automated assembly equipment in a fast-paced electronics assembly environment.
- Work with members of the process support team in troubleshooting equipment and processes to solve defect problems and improve efficiency.
- Verifying setups and part replenishments using tools and forms provided.
- Operating stencil printing equipment and monitoring performance of the equipment.
- Operating reflow ovens and monitoring performance of the equipment.
- Hand placing, modifying, and manipulating components as required during production.
- Collect production data as required via manual and electronic means.
- Perform thorough first-off assessments for products being manufactured.
- Train and support new staff as required.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Requires flexibility and understanding that all staff may be required to perform duties outside their normal area of expertise to meet the mission and goals of the Company.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma
- Ability to perform detailed work.
- Experience in running SMT machines is considered an asset
- Mechanically inclined.
- Excellent computer skills.
- Prefer at least 1 year of experience operating pick and place equipment.
- Strong problem solving/logic skills.
- Familiarity with IPC-A-610, Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies.
- Must be able to read, understand and interpret written and/or verbal instructions and have good communication skills in English.
- Ability to deal with changing priorities daily.
- Ability to deal with changing priorities daily.
- Prefer at least 3 years' experience in an electronic assembly environment.
Working conditions
- Shift work including days or evenings as required.
- Frequent walking, standing, bending and reaching.
- Exposure to moving equipment, machinery and warehouse traffic.
- Moderate exposure to noise, machinery and chemicals.
Physical requirements
- Long periods of standing in place.
- Lifting of a minimum of 15 lbs. is required. Lifting is generally at or below 30 lbs. without significant repetitions.
Direct reports
None.
