Selective Solder Inspection

Vanguard EMS • Beaverton, OR

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About The Position

The Manufacturing Associate collaborates directly with Team Coordinator and department supervisor to ensure surface mount and through hold solder meets or exceeds 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

• High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent
• Ability to obtain J-STD and IPC certification within 90 days.
• High-level critical thinking, analysis, attention to detail, and excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated highly motivated strong leadership and teambuilding skills with self-motivation, problem solving abilities, team spirit and a “hands on” mentality.
• Ability to use microscope and effectively manipulate small and/or fragile components for extended time.
• 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.
• Knowledge of common Manufacturing processes and/or equipment operation.

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree in Electronic or Mechanical engineering
• J-STD and IPC Certification
• Experience of SMT, through-hole, wave and/or selective solder processes and/or equipment operations.

Responsibilities

• Inspect boards produced from hand or machine assembly processes and ensure that all customer and regulatory requirements are met.
• Perform WIP transactions in Vanguard’s software system to assure proper traceability.
• Communicate quality issues to the appropriate team, Manager and Engineer as needed.
• Stop work flow as needed to stop the repeated manufacture of defective products.
• Motivate team and create a positive team working environment.
• Ensure benches, tools and equipment are maintained and in good working condition
• Drive continuous improvement by looking for opportunities for improvement and working projects
• Maintain a clean and highly organized area and 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