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Job Title: Manufacturing Assembler C(SMT)

Job Code: 17824

Job Location: San Diego, CA

Shift: 3rd Shift

Job Description:

The Surface Mount Technology (SMT) machine operator will assemble electronic parts using Mycronic Pick-And-Place equipment,  ASMPT/DEK solder paste printing equipment, and Heller Industries reflow oven, working from Bills of Material (BOMs), drawings, routings, Engineer change order and process control instruction as well as from verbal and written instructions. The operator will edit, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain Mycronic Pick-And-Place equipment, the ASMPT/DEK solder paste printing equipment, , and the Heller Industries reflow oven.

3 months training in 1st shift.

Essential Functions:

Ability to read assembly drawings, BOMs, engineering change orders, process control instructions, verbal and detailed work instructions. Operate Mycronic and/or similar Pick-And-Place equipment to install components to PCBs with surface mount technology. Assemble electronic parts using Mycronic, ASMPT/DEK, and Heler Industries SMT equipment. Apply solder paste and move PCBs through the reflow process. Troubleshoot and maintain Mycronic, ASMPT/DEK, and Heller Industries  SMT equipment. Perform multiple tasks on an assigned team, project, or functional area. Able to work under Microscope.Good communication skills, both oral and written.High level of accuracy and strong attention to detail.Planned and executed work schedules in conjunction with hardware schedule requirements.Responsible for the manufacturing of all hardware on one or more product lines.Monitor and verify quality by using statistical process control or other control procedures.Fully proficient individual contributor. Works under limited supervision. May be a resource to other employees in areas of expertise. Assignments are moderately difficult requiring some judgment.Minimum of 6 years of SMT production experience.Preference will be given to candidates who are certified in J-STD-001 Class 3.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years  of SMT production experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 2 years of SMT production experience.Ability to read documentation, drawings, Engineer change orders and process control instructions. Experience troubleshooting, editing, and operating Mycronic, ASMPT/DEK, and Heller Industries SMT equipment.Must pass all job-specific or specialized certification programs required for core tasks or specialized assignments. Familiarity with basic computing environments Windows, MS Excel, and MS Word. Experience using basic LCR meter function to measure component electrical values.Experience useing a caliper to measure component’s physical dimensions.Soldering experience.IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001 training, certification, and/or experience preferred.Security Clearance required upon hire:   Clearance Not RequiredSecurity Clearance required for role:  Ability to Obtain

Preferred Qualifications:

Good communication skills, both oral and written. 

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $51,000 - $68,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The application window for this requisition is anticipated to close (2/5/2025).

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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