Assembler 3

Milwaukee Electronics•Canby, OR

58d•$23 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Milwaukee Electronics is seeking a skilled Assembler 3 to perform advanced printed circuit board (PCB) assembly, box-build assembly, soldering, rework, inspection, and process-support activities. This role also involves mentoring and supporting Assembler 1 and Assembler 2 team members by demonstrating proper techniques, sharing knowledge, and upholding the team's quality, safety, efficiency, and 6S standards. The position offers a unique work schedule of Thursday - Saturday, 5:00 AM – 5:00 PM, providing full-time hours in three days and a four-day weekend every week, with overtime pay for hours exceeding 10 in a day.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Associate degree and a minimum of two years of applicable experience, or a high school diploma or GED and a minimum of three years of applicable experience.
Relevant experience must include electronics manufacturing, electronic assembly, soldering, rework, quality inspection, troubleshooting, or a closely related high-tech manufacturing environment.
Ability to perform soldering, electronic assembly, and rework to IPC Class 3 workmanship requirements.
Demonstrated ability to mentor, guide, and support less-experienced team members in a patient, professional, and approachable manner.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify, communicate, and correct defects.
Effective communication skills with the ability to clearly explain processes, expectations, quality concerns, and production issues.
Positive and dependable team member with a strong work ethic.
Punctual, reliable, and adaptable to changing work environments and production priorities.
Ability to respond professionally to shifting tasks, interruptions, and changing business needs.
Collaborative approach to addressing issues, supporting the team, and improving processes.
Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English sufficiently to perform the job safely and accurately, including communicating with team members, following work instructions, and completing required production documentation.
Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Ability to interpret performance data, quality metrics, engineering documentation, and written work instructions.
Basic computer proficiency, including the ability to log in to company systems, navigate email and employee self-service applications, access and review timecards, complete online training, perform inventory and production transactions in specified systems, and complete other basic computer tasks.
Must achieve a passing score in the IPC Component Identification course.
Must achieve a passing score on the IPC workmanship standards exam.
Must demonstrate and maintain IPC Class 3 soldering and workmanship capability as required for the position.
Verification that the candidate is a U.S. person (U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or individual granted asylum/refugee status in the U.S.) or can otherwise satisfy ITAR compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

Perform manual assembly operations, including component insertion, hand assembly, mechanical assembly, soldering, rework, and other electronic assembly processes.
Build products as directed by the Team Leader or Supervisor while following engineering drawings, work instructions, quality standards, and customer specifications.
Mentor and support Assembler 1 and Assembler 2 team members by demonstrating proper techniques, answering questions, and helping others develop their skills.
Share technical knowledge and process expertise in a clear, patient, and approachable manner.
Provide responsive and professional support when team members need assistance with training, questions, or production needs.
Communicate process concerns, quality risks, training gaps, and improvement opportunities to the Team Leader, Supervisor, and appropriate support teams.
Assist with troubleshooting and problem-solving related to assembly, soldering, workmanship, materials, documentation, and process flow.
Inspect completed assemblies and subassemblies to verify compliance with workmanship standards, quality requirements, and customer specifications.
Maintain accurate records of work performed, including production counts, inspection results, inventory transactions, and deviations from standard procedures.
Participate in continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing activities by supporting change and identifying opportunities to improve quality, processes, and efficiency.
Follow 6S practices and all safety requirements while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Participate actively in team activities as a positive, dependable, and collaborative team member.
Perform other duties as assigned.