Production Worker

Fairbanks Scales • Saint Johnsbury, VT

21d

About The Position

The Production Worker evaluates, touches up, and reworks solder joints on surface-mount and through-hole printed circuit board assemblies. The role also sets up, adjusts, and operates semi-automatic and automatic component preforming equipment, checking the quality of preformed components and making adjustments as needed. The worker plans and performs a sequence of operations and makes general decisions about quality, tolerance, operation, and setup sequence.

Work takes place in general factory conditions, including noise and dust. Personal protective equipment, such as hearing protection, safety boots, or glasses, must be worn in designated on-site manufacturing areas. The role requires close vision, occasional lifting or carrying of up to 50 pounds, regular talking and hearing, and frequent sitting, standing, bending, and walking. Finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination are needed to work with wire-crimping machinery. Regular attendance is an essential function.

Fairbanks Scales Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including for people with disabilities and veterans. The company may obtain consumer or investigative consumer reports for employment purposes. It also conducts post-offer, pre-employment drug testing for all roles, and additional testing under U.S. Department of Transportation authority before hiring or transfer into a safety-sensitive role.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work with small hand tools.
• Critical thinking and strong attention to detail.
• Good interaction and communication skills with customers at all levels.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Good verbal communication skills with internal and external contacts at all levels.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work effectively and concentrate on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to develop and maintain business relationships.
• Ability to use close vision and focus.
• Finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination to work with wire-crimping machinery.
• Ability to occasionally lift or carry up to 50 pounds.
• Regular attendance.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and repair printed circuit boards for solder and assembly defects, using workmanship standards to assess board quality.
• Set up and operate semi-automatic and automatic preforming equipment.
• Verify the quality of preforming and adjust equipment or processes as necessary.
• Plan and perform a sequence of operations and make general decisions regarding quality, tolerance, operation, and setup sequence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED