Machine Operator 2 - 1st Shift

Rockwell Automation•Mequon, WI
•Onsite

About The Position

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and sustainable. This is a full-time manufacturing Machine Operator 2 role on the 1st Shift (M-F, 6AM – 2PM) in the Electronic Assembly (EA) department. The role involves setting up and operating a variety of automatic or semi-automatic machines used in the production of the company's product. The operator will work from process sheets or written/verbal instructions given by a supervisor to perform production tasks and check and inspect operation against predetermined tolerances. This position works with Surface Mount Technologies and other electronically-controlled processes, components, and full Printed Circuit Board (PCB) layouts for final product creation. The ability to interact with machines, select solder, wave solder, and conformal coat, and set up and operate multiple machines and workstations at once is crucial. The role also includes preparing reels and feeders for SMT machines, burning firmware programs, creating and applying labels, making setups and adjustments, operating optical inspection machines, and performing visual classification and repair of rejected boards. Overtime is an essential function of this position.

Requirements

  • A minimum of High School Diploma/GED OR 1 year of verified related experience
  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
  • Problem solving
  • Reading and understanding schematics
  • Using a computer to view, log, or find appropriate job related information
  • Self-directed in a team environment
  • Safe use of manual tools, power tools and machinery
  • Basic computer literacy
  • Basic ability to read, write and speak English

Nice To Haves

  • Typically requires 1 year of previously related experience.

Responsibilities

  • Uses documented work instructions with schematics and manufacturing execution systems on semi-routine assignments at a variety of workstations.
  • Works with little direction and uses judgment to recognize the need for occasional deviation from accepted practice.
  • Works with Surface Mount Technologies and other electronically-controlled processes, components and full Printed Circuit Board (PCB) layouts for final product creation.
  • Interacts with machines, selects solder, wave solder, and conformal coat.
  • Sets up and operates multiple machines and workstations at once.
  • Acts as an SMT Operator, picks parts, sets up jobs per pic list, and runs the lines which requires 5 pieces of equipment at once.
  • Performs first line of inspection for all boards to ensure they are being built properly.
  • Works with techs and team leads to troubleshoot equipment failures.
  • Scans and links information to jobs.
  • Prepares reels and feeders for use on surface mount technology (SMT) machines.
  • Counts materials and moves to production line.
  • Burns firmware programs into electronic components using programming machines.
  • Creates and applies labels onto PCBs (manually and/or automated).
  • Makes setups and adjustments holding tolerances to print specifications.
  • Operates optical inspection machine and performs visual classification and repair of rejected boards.
  • Works overtime as an essential function of this position.

Benefits

  • medical insurance
  • dental insurance
  • vision insurance
  • 401K plan including company match
  • generous vacation allowances
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