Manufacturing Associate - Staging (SMT)

Vanguard EMS, Inc. • Beaverton, OR

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About The Position

The Manufacturing Associate – SMT Staging, under general supervision, performs a wide variety of kit set-up activities including loading inventory on mechanical feeders and setup per pick and place program issue stencils and solder paste, label boards material put-away, measurement of components and cross trains in lateral positions as required. Uses a variety of tools including but not limited to computers, label makers, portable bar-code scanners, DVM (Digital Volt Meters).
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-management, problem-solving skills, and work accuracy with an attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and organize several activities to meet daily requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to interface with multiple levels of personnel throughout manufacturing required.
• Ability to actively follow detailed directions written and verbal.
• Effectively manipulate extremely 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 and professional manner at all times
• High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent
• Ability to obtain J-STD and IPC certification within 90 days.

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years of stockroom experience with electronic components preferred

Responsibilities

• Be a willing contributor in all continuous improvement, training and other workplace programs
• Provide excellent customer service to all internal and external customers
• Provides clear communication using several sources; in person, over the phone, email, or in writing
• Motivate team and create a positive team working environment.
• Ensure benches, tools and equipment are maintained and in good working condition
• Performs 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