Appleton, Wisconsin, USA
11 days ago
Wave Solder Technician I - 1st Shift - Components Division

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 requiredRead English sufficient to understand schematics and assembly instructionsRead English sufficient to understand basic computer use instructions, company policies, safety directives and other work instructionsAbility to communicate in English to understand and give verbal work instructions to coworkers who only speak EnglishHandwrite work related notes in EnglishAdd, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbersDecimals / fractions used with use of calculatorBasic computer skills Using MS Outlook, create and send emailsEnter production numbers into an Excel spreadsheetAbility to solder to IPC-A-610 class 2 standards Ability to work flexible schedules and 50 hours per week Monday through SaturdayRead and understand bill of material, process routings, layout drawings, and circuit and wiring diagramsEnsure IPC-A-610 Class 2 standards are metUse computers, small hand and torque tools, scales, calculators, and rulers

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience operating a wave solder machineMechanics and electronics experience Machine operator experience3 years of experience operating and maintaining a wave solder machine2 years of experience creating, modifying, and maintaining profilesDemonstrated knowledge of wave soldering methods and techniquesDemonstrated knowledge of solders, flux and RoHS processIntermediate computer skills MS Word to create documents and printMS Excel to create spreadsheets, basic formulas, sort and graph information  Associate Degree in Electro Mechanical or Electronics

Essential Functions

Perform set-up, operation, and cleaning of all related equipmentMaintain quality of soldered PC boards, inspection of product and recognizing 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 reachingFrequently required to use both hands to hold circuit boards, bins, tools, and componentsFrequently lift, push, or pull 11-25lbs and occasionally lift, push, or pull 26-50lbsOccasional bending at knees and waistClose vision, midrange vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and balance are requirements of this positionAbility to visually differentiate colorsConstantly Sitting/Standing/AlternatingPerform set-up, operation, preventive maintenance, and cleaning of all related equipment Complete basic machine troubleshooting and corrective maintenance They will create, modify, and maintain PCB profilesThey will maintain weekly audits and order material as required

Additional Functions:

Prioritize workload based on customer needsFollow company policies and rules regarding ESD, quality, and safetyCrosstrain and work in other PCB assembly areas Ability to work flexible schedules and 50 hours per week, Monday through SaturdayEnsure that the assigned area is clean and organized

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