Manufacturing Associate - Inspection SMT (Swing)

Vanguard EMS•Beaverton, OR

About The Position

The Manufacturing Associate of SMT Inspection is responsible for inspecting the surface mount solderability using IPC standards to assure the quality of product is produced and to stop defects from moving through the factory. Vanguard EMS, Inc. is in the service business. Even with Vanguard’s state of the art technology, vast manufacturing capability, and leading-edge information tools, we wake up every day thinking about how best to serve our customers, suppliers, and the communities in which we live. What you’ll do: Inspect boards produced from SMT process as they are processed on the line using microscopes Perform WIP transactions in SMARTer system to ensure traceability of boards at all times Log any defects in the SMARTer system as they are found Communicate quality issues to the SMT team, Manager and Engineer as needed Stop work flow as needed to stop the repeated manufacture of defective products Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

Ability to obtain J-STD and IPC certification through Vanguard Training
Ability to use microscope and work with small and/or fragile components for extended periods of time
Able to work with visual aids, complicated drawings, documentations and numbers
Able to cross-train and work in numerous areas
High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent
3 months inspection of printed circuit board assemblies

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of SMT processes and/or equipment operation
IPC 610 CIS Certification and/or J-STD CIS Certification

Responsibilities

Inspect boards produced from SMT process as they are processed on the line using microscopes
Perform WIP transactions in SMARTer system to ensure traceability of boards at all times
Log any defects in the SMARTer system as they are found
Communicate quality issues to the SMT team, Manager and Engineer as needed
Stop work flow as needed to stop the repeated manufacture of defective products
Performs other duties as required.