Electro-Mechanical Assembler Line Lead

Teledyne Technologies•San Diego, CA

43d

About The Position

Be visionary Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research. We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins. Job Description Summary Under limited supervision, performs a wide variety of electronic and electro-mechanical subassembly and assembly operations requiring considerable judgment and initiative to build up and assemble complex units such as power supplies, modules, chassis drawers, cable harnesses, PC boards, electronic systems and subassemblies. Determines methods and sequence of assembly operations where complete information is not readily available or follows assembly shop and production operation sheets, wire lists, samples, drawings, schematic and verbal instructions to perform a wide variety of assembly operations such as wiring, component installation and hand soldering, utilizing small hand tools such as soldering irons, wire strippers, crimpers, wrenches, screwdrivers and pliers. Identifies and selects components to be integrated into subassembly and assembly units. Makes own set-ups, alignments and adjustments maintaining tolerance in accordance with instructions. Understands implications of work and makes recommendations for solutions. Disassembles, modifies, reworks, refurbishes, reassembles, and tests units as required, and all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Vocational or Technical Certificate or some college level courses in related field, minimum of 10-15 years of experience , and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to enter time and data into a computer system.
An individual may require knowledge of database software; inventory software; manufacturing software; spreadsheet software and/or word processing software.

Nice To Haves

Basic Knowledge of ISO and/or AS9100
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/6 Sigma/Kaizen
Knowledge of specific software (design, analysis, ERP…)

Responsibilities

Follows production drawings, sample assemblies and verbal instructions with minimum supervision.
Understands and applies established acceptable workmanship practices to all facets of electronic assembly.
Interprets and works from electromechanical schematics, drawings, work instructions and bills of material to understand the required parts and steps needed to complete the assigned assembly.
Reads worksheets and wiring diagrams, selects components, such as transistors, resistors, relays, capacitors, and integrated circuits.
Mounts complex assembled components, such as transformers, resistors, transistors, capacitors, integrated circuits, and sockets, on chassis panel, requiring manual dexterity and the ability to work with hand tools, soldering equipment, volt meters and other related test instrumentation.
Knowledge of cleaning, lead preparation, component mounting, parts orientation.
Connects component lead wires to printed circuit or routes and connects wires between individual component leads and other components, connectors, terminals, and contact points.
Positions and aligns parts in specified relationship to each other in jig, fixture, or other holding device.
Crimps, stakes, screws, bolts, rivets, welds, solders, cements, press fits, or performs similar operations to join or secure parts in place.
Uses hand and small power tools to place small components in boards, cables, connectors, etc.
Inspect parts and performs basic tests.
May perform other assembly tasks such as potting, encapsulating, sanding, cleaning, epoxy bonding, curing, stamping, etching, impregnating, and color coding parts and assemblies.
Adjusts or trims materials from components to achieve specified electrical or dimensional characteristics.
Solders and de-solders through-hole and surface mount technology (SMT) components.
Installs and/or removes discrete components such as transformers, resistors, transistors, capacitors, inductors, etc., on to printed circuit assemblies (PCA’s), panels using both traditional soldering iron and or hot air techniques.
May perform work (soldering and general inspection) under microscope.
Performs online go-not-go testing and inspection to ensure parts and assemblies meet production specifications and standards.
Troubleshoots and replaces defects of finished products.
Reworks and repairs defective units rejected by inspection or test personnel.
Follows safety procedures in the use and handling of flammable and hazardous chemicals required to meet all cleanliness specifications.
Must be able to follow specific procedures and detailed instructions completely.
Ensures that quality checks are completed throughout the manufacturing process.
Records information on production records, logs and other report forms.
Provides basic training and instruction to lower level assemblers on day-to-day assignments.
Follows all import/export requirements, consulting with facility import/export personnel as required.