Manufacturing Technician

Job Title : Manufacturing Technician

Reports To : Operations Manager / PCBA Supervisor

SUMMARY

Assemble electronic components, printed circuit boards, subassemblies and finished products using schematics, assembly documents and procedures. Operate and maintain select solder machines and various pieces of automated equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

• Ability to read and understand assembly and schematic drawings, work orders, test procedures, wiring diagrams and work orders.
• Ability to learn and operate and maintain the select solder machine and various automated insertion machines, along with other electronic assembly equipment.
• Involves mechanical, optical and electrical operations. Requires the ability to use a wide range of hand and power tools. electrical / mechanical fixtures and gauges, measuring devices such as micrometers, meters, drills, jigs, soldering irons, and any other item required to assemble products and operate machines.
• Responsible for inspection and / or testing of own work and the work of others.
• Job complexity ranges from simple, highly repetitive tasks to fairly repetitive but more complex tasks as the incumbent’s experience increases.
• Ability to solder components on a printed circuit board after training is completed.
• Must follow all safety policy and procedures.
• Must always follow good housekeeping practices including 5S / ESD protection.
• Must strive to meet and exceed inventory accuracy requirements set forth by the company.
• Must work well in a team environment and work well with others.
• Must strive to meet on-time delivery requirements set forth by the company.
• Must be willing to work overtime as need to meet schedules.

QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education and / or Experience - High School diploma or equivalent, and two years of experience in a related Manufacturing environment. Must be able to read and interpret assembly, schematic drawings, and work instructions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.