Electrical Assembler III
About The Position
An Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) Operator sets up, programs, and runs visual inspection machines to check Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBs) for soldering issues, component misplacements, and polarity errors. They verify flagged defects to ensure product quality and communicate findings to rework and engineering teams. Safely load and unload PCB panels, run pre-programmed inspection routines, and adjust machine parameters as needed. Review machine-flagged anomalies and differentiate between false calls and actual defects. Interpret inspection reports and categorize defects according to established industry standards like IPC-A-610. Perform routine machine calibration, basic troubleshooting, and inform technicians of systemic assembly or component issues. Record inspection data, log defect trends, and assist with first-piece inspections.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED
- 1–2 years in electronics manufacturing, SMT (Surface Mount Technology) processes, or quality control inspection.
- Familiarity with reading PCB layout diagrams, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and using microscopy/magnification aids.
- Excellent close vision, depth perception, and the ability to accurately differentiate colors.
- Basic familiarity or certification with IPC-A-610 standards.
- General data entry and software navigation skills.
- Ability to load, adjust, and understand algorithm-based inspection programs.
Nice To Haves
- Manufacturing or a related technical discipline
- Direct experience operating or programming AOI equipment.
- Previous knowledge of Surface Mount Technology (SMT) is highly desired.
- Strong ability to read and interpret schematics, PCB layout diagrams, assembly drawings, and Bills of Materials (BOM).
Responsibilities
- Sets up, programs, and runs visual inspection machines to check Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBs) for soldering issues, component misplacements, and polarity errors.
- Verifies flagged defects to ensure product quality and communicates findings to rework and engineering teams.
- Safely loads and unloads PCB panels.
- Runs pre-programmed inspection routines.
- Adjusts machine parameters as needed.
- Reviews machine-flagged anomalies and differentiates between false calls and actual defects.
- Interprets inspection reports and categorizes defects according to established industry standards like IPC-A-610.
- Performs routine machine calibration and basic troubleshooting.
- Informs technicians of systemic assembly or component issues.
- Records inspection data and logs defect trends.
- Assists with first-piece inspections.
Benefits
- health, dental, and vision insurance
- health savings accounts
- a 401(k) savings plan
- disability coverage
- life and accident insurance
- employee assistance program
- legal plan
- discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
- paid time off
- paid holidays
- paid parental leave
- military leave
- bereavement leave
- applicable federal and state sick leave
- company recognition program for monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
- medical benefits for temporary employees working 20+ hours per week
- business travel accident insurance for temporary employees working 20+ hours per week
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
