Manufacturing Associate-Prewave

Vanguard EMS, Inc. • Beaverton, OR

174d

About The Position

The Manufacturing Associate collaborates directly with the team coordinator and department manager to produce quality processes that meet or exceed 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

• Displays a high-level critical thinking, analysis, and organization.
• 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.
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback.
• Solid understanding of common manufacturing processes, equipment operation, and basic electronic component identification and board handling (PCBA).
• Effectively manipulate small and/or fragile components and tools.
• Ability to use visual aids, complicated drawings to verify quality products.
• Communicate in person, over the phone, email, internet or in writing in a positive, professional manner.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed to support production (daily and weekly).
• Normal color vision.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with pre wave processing.
• IPC 610 certification.

Responsibilities

• Place electronic components into printed circuit board following detailed instruction.
• Inspect and quality check own work and the work of others.
• Ensure that products meet all customer and regulatory requirements.
• 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.
• Assist in other departments as needed and participate in controlled process improvement projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401K (with employer match)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Profit sharing

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees