Electronics Assembler (1st Shift)

Garmin International, Inc.•Olathe, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Garmin is seeking a full-time Electronics Assembler in aviation manufacturing at its U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. The role assembles electronic components, subassemblies, and systems, and tests their electronic functions using test equipment and procedures. The position works the first shift, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The assembler follows shop orders, work instructions, sample assemblies, and verbal directions; performs a range of component, wiring, hardware, and intermediate assembly tasks; operates and performs operator-level preventive maintenance on machinery and test equipment; and tests products against standards, documenting and rejecting defects as appropriate. The role also includes training other associates, maintaining an orderly work center, and following cleanliness-zone requirements by wearing Garmin-provided static-dissipative footwear throughout the shift. Garmin is an equal opportunity employer. This position is eligible for Garmin’s benefit program; benefit details are available through Garmin Benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Demonstrated verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills for respectful work-related communication with peers and associates in other departments, including direct contact and electronic mail.
High degree of dexterity and eye coordination to manipulate buttons, switches, hand tools, and knobs on delicate equipment, products, and parts.
Mechanical aptitude and attention to detail for associates operating machinery.
Ability to bend, twist, and lift up to 30 pounds using safe lifting techniques; stand for an entire shift; and walk long distances throughout the facility.
Ability to sit, stand, look down, bend, twist, and use hand dexterity for up to 10 hours.
Ability to wear Garmin-provided static-dissipative footwear for the entire shift.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of assembly experience.
Soldering skills; a certificate is desirable.
Previous manufacturing experience using techniques to install Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and Through-hole Technology (THT) components.
Previous knowledge or use of IPC-610, Acceptance of Electronic Assemblies, workmanship standards.

Responsibilities

Read shop orders, follow production work instructions and sample assemblies, and receive verbal instructions about assigned duties.
Train other Garmin associates on task requirements and processes.
Position and align parts in specified relationships using jigs, fixtures, or other holding devices and hand or power tools.
Use machines, hand tools, and power tools to secure parts through crimping, staking, bolting, riveting, welding, soldering, cementing, press fitting, or similar operations.
Perform operator-level preventive maintenance on machines and test equipment as required.
Mount assembled components, including transformers, resistors, capacitors, integrated circuits, and sockets, on chassis, panels, or printed circuit boards.
Connect component lead wires to printed circuits or routes, and connect wires between component leads, connectors, terminals, and contact points using soldering, welding, thermocompression, or related bonding procedures.
Install finished assemblies or subassemblies in cases and cabinets.
Assemble and attach functional and cosmetic hardware, such as caps, clamps, and knobs, using hand and power tools.
Perform intermediate assembly tasks such as potting, encapsulating, cleaning, coating, epoxy bonding, curing, stamping, and color-coding parts and assemblies.
Operate machines that press or shape component parts and automatic assembly equipment that joins components or parts.
Operate standard test equipment and conduct functional, operational, environmental, and life tests on products.
Connect units to test instruments, read instrument or oscilloscope indications, compare readings with standards, reject defective units, and record the type and quantity of defects.
Wear Garmin-provided static-dissipative footwear throughout the shift to meet cleanliness-zone and electrostatic-discharge requirements.
Maintain an orderly work center at the end of the shift.