Rework Operator (2nd Shift)

Garmin International, Inc.•Olathe, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Garmin is seeking a full-time Rework Operator for its second-shift operation in Olathe, Kansas. The role supports Customer Repair by maintaining customer-unit compliance in receiving, shipping, and repair, and by reworking returned or defective products. Rework includes applying Engineering Change Orders and ensuring units conform to their Bills of Materials. The operator may receive, test, exchange, ship, repair, and remanufacture products. Tasks include entering units into repair and shipping systems, conducting product tests, transferring customer data, documenting results, replacing boards or minor components, applying software updates, and preparing units for shipment or stocking. The position requires use of Garmin-provided Static Dissipative footwear throughout the shift and compliance with attendance, Department of Transportation, cleanliness-zone, and safety requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
High degree of dexterity and eye coordination for manipulating buttons, switches, hand tools, and knobs on delicate equipment, products, and parts.
Strong verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills for respectful work-related communication in person and by email.
Mechanical aptitude and attention to detail for associates operating machinery.
Ability to bend, twist, and lift up to 30 pounds using safe lifting techniques; stand for an entire shift; and walk long distances throughout the facility.
Ability to sit, stand, look down, bend, twist, and use hand dexterity for up to 10 hours.
Basic computer operational skills.
Specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize and handle multiple tasks.

Nice To Haves

Electronics training or work experience.
Two or more years of soldering experience.
Typing speed of 35 words per minute.
Ability to speak and understand foreign languages.
Customer service and phone experience.

Responsibilities

Receive and sort customer products, open them, and enter units into Oracle and MS Access.
Operate standard test equipment and conduct functional, operational, and environmental product tests.
Exchange consumer and marine products, including transferring customer data and communicating with customers through typed service reports.
Weigh, package, and box products for shipment and process units in the Kewill database.
Rework and repair Taiwan products, including testing, board-level replacement, minor component repair, applying Engineering Change Orders, packaging units according to the Bill of Materials, and recording test results.
Remanufacture products by inspecting them to determine stocking levels, uploading the latest software, and testing functionality.
Comply with Garmin’s HRD-003 Attendance Policy and Department of Transportation requirements.
Wear Garmin-provided Static Dissipative footwear throughout the shift to minimize electrostatic-discharge risk and meet cleanliness-zone standards.
Evaluate equipment and processes to ensure associate safety.
Lift up to 30 pounds using safe lifting techniques.