Fabrication Operator - Trainee

Sierra Proto Express•Sunnyvale, CA

17h•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Fabrication Operator processes printed circuit board (PCB) panels through various fabrication processes according to travelers, blueprints, or manager direction while following department standard operating procedures. The role involves operating fabrication machinery, inspecting products to customer specifications, recording job status, maintaining equipment and inventory, and following safety and quality procedures. This is a swing-shift role from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM at a PCB manufacturing facility.

Requirements

2–6 years of experience as a fabrication operator at a PCB manufacturing company.
Previous experience and knowledge of CNC processes.
Ability to read and understand technical work instructions.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds; the physical demands section also specifies lifting 20 pounds.
Ability to stand and walk throughout the day.
Ability to follow procedures and maintain product quality.
Good computer skills and ability to learn new skills and tasks.
Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent oral and written communication skills; fluency in English.
Strong multitasking and organizational skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with all levels of management.
Self-motivated, with a sense of ownership and urgency.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Must be U.S. personnel.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

Check travelers for due dates and priority requests before setting up and starting a process.
Set up and/or operate Excellon, Hitachi, AccuScore, Bevel Mate, and Barnaby equipment for routing, scoring/NC scoring, NC bevel/hand bevel, countersinking/counterboring, and other fabrication tasks.
Use tools such as calipers and digital V-score checkers to measure and inspect first articles against customer specifications.
Compare first-article dimensions with customer drawings and make necessary adjustments before running the product.
Inspect and clean products to remove debris and burrs after processing.
Record job status in ProCim PCB software and complete Non-Conforming Material Report forms for products rejected from drilling or fabrication before moving them to the next process.
Maintain inventory of router bits and special entry stocks.
Perform daily machine maintenance and housekeeping to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Inform managers of potential problems.
Follow company safety policies and applicable external regulatory requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.