Wave Machine Operator - Components 2nd Shift

Job Description:

Candidate will be responsible for all aspects of machine operation and must be a self-starter and team player.

This person must be able to set up and operate the wave solder machine, flux unit and water wash unit. Their duties also include maintaining quality of soldered PC boards, inspection of product and recognizing defects based on IPC-A-610 class 2 standards.  They will hand solder, touch up, and make minor repairs to PC boards. They will perform all regular cleaning of the equipment.  They will clip leads on soldered boards and train clippers. Wave Solder Operators will cross train and work in other areas as required by workload. Start and end times may vary depending on workload and overtime may be required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 6 months of experience in PCB assembly or equivalent required
• Read English sufficient to understand schematics and assembly instructions
• Read English sufficient to understand basic computer use instructions, company policies, safety directives and other work instructions
• Ability to communicate in English to understand and give verbal work instructions to coworkers who only speak English
• Handwrite work related notes in English
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers
• Decimals / fractions used with use of calculator
• Basic computer skills
• Using MS Outlook, create and send emails
• Enter production numbers into an Excel spreadsheet
• Ability to solder to IPC-A-610 class 2 standards
• Ability to work flexible schedules and 50 hours per week Monday through Saturday
• Read and understand bill of material, process routings, layout drawings, and circuit and wiring diagrams
• Ensure IPC-A-610 Class 2 standards are met
• Use computers, small hand and torque tools, scales, calculators, and rulers

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience operating a wave solder machine
• Mechanics and electronics experience
• Machine operator experience

Essential Functions:

• Perform set-up, operation, and cleaning of all related equipment
• Maintain the quality of soldered PC boards, inspection of product and recognize defects based on IPC-A-610 Class 2 standards.
• Hand clip leads on soldered boards as needed.
• Physical Demands:
  • Constant use of fine finger dexterity, neck flexion, and reaching
  • Frequently required to use both hands to hold circuit boards, bins, tools, and components
  • Frequently lift, push, or pull 11-25lbs and occasionally lift, push, or pull 26-50lbs
  • Occasional bending at knees and waist
  • Close vision, midrange vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and balance are requirements of this position
  • Ability to visually differentiate colors
  • Constantly Sitting/Standing/Alternating

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