Manufacturing Associate - Mechanical I

Vanguard EMS, Inc.•Beaverton, OR

62d

About The Position

The Manufacturing Associate collaborates directly with the team coordinator and department manager to ensure surface mount and through hold solder meets or exceeds IPC standards. This position is key to company quality standards. 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.

Requirements

Demonstrated self-motivation, problem solving abilities, team spirit, and a “hands on” mentality.
Strong attention to detail and proficient communication skills, both written and oral.
Effectively manipulate small and/or fragile components and tools.
Ability to use visual aids and complicated drawings to verify quality products.
Communicate in person, over the phone, email, internet or in writing in a positive, professional manner.
Knowledge of common manufacturing processes and/or equipment operation such as sheet metal, mechanical parts, and hardware.
Understand basics of torque and torque requirements.
High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent

Nice To Haves

Electronic manufacturing experience.
Experience with building box or system level units.

Responsibilities

Build partial or full boxes or systems using PCBA’s, sheet metal, plastics, hardware, etc.
Inspect and quality check own work and the work of others.
Communicate quality issues to the appropriate team and manager as needed.
Contribute to a positive team working environment and maintain a clean and organized area.
Performs other duties as assigned.