3rd Shift Mechanical Assembler

Mercury Systems•Phoenix, AZ

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a 3rd Shift Mechanical Assembler with hours from 9pm to 6:30am. The position involves preparing work by studying instructions and following blueprint specifications, performing various inspections to ensure quality standards are met, and operating production equipment such as Conformal Coat, Plasma Cleaners, and Cure Ovens. The assembler will be responsible for applying underfill and masking materials, preparing PCBs for coating, applying conformal coatings using automatic equipment, and inspecting coated assemblies. The role also includes operating, cleaning, and maintaining related equipment, following production schedules and SOPs, performing rework, and ensuring compliance with safety and chemical handling policies. Support for continuous improvement by identifying process issues and suggesting improvements is also expected, along with other assigned duties.

Requirements

Typically requires one year of experience or less.
Ability to work under a microscope for long periods of time.
Must have meticulous hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
Must be detailed oriented and able to multitask.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
OT is available & encouraged.
Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. government.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of IPC-610 standards.
1+ years in a Mechanical Assembly position or similar position.
Experience in electronics manufacturing or PCB assembly preferred.
Knowledge of ESD (Electrostatic discharge) procedures.

Responsibilities

Meet daily, weekly, and monthly production goals.
Communicate effectively to leadership regarding issues/status/performance during a given shift.
Maintains an effective relationship with Quality and Engineering teams to ensure production goals are met.
Prepares work to be accomplished by studying instructions and following blueprint specifications.
Performing a variety of inspections to ensure that it meets/exceeds IPC standards.
Performing pass downs with outgoing/incoming shifts.
Operate Production equipment (Conformal Coat, Plasma Cleaners, Cure Ovens, etc.).
Able to perform all tasks in the Mechanical Assembly operation (Wash, Bake, Underfill, Masking, curing, demasking and cleaning/touch up).
Apply underfill and masking material according to specifications and under simulated conditions.
Prepare PCBs for coating by masking connectors, components, and keep-out areas according to work instructions and engineering drawings.
Apply conformal coatings using automatic coating equipment, Global Precision Dispensing Systems (GPD).
Inspect coated assemblies for coverage, thickness, uniformity, and defects using microscopes and other inspection tools.
Operate, clean, and maintain conformal coating machines, spray equipment, curing ovens, and related tools.
Follow production schedules, traveler documentation, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Perform rework or touch-up operations to correct coating issues without damaging the PCB or components.
Ensure all handling and processing of coatings and/or other material comply with safety guidelines, PPE requirements, and chemical handling policies.
Support continuous improvement by identifying process issues, suggesting improvements, and assisting in process validations when required.
Other duties as assigned.