SMT Soldering Associate III (Touch Up)

Vanguard EMS, Inc.•Beaverton, OR

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Vanguard EMS is seeking qualified and experienced electronics assembly and manufacturing personnel. We are a service business focused on serving our customers, suppliers, and communities. Vanguard EMS values employees and fosters an amazing culture. This position provides soldering support to the SMT line, removes and replaces SMT components on printed circuit boards to specification, inspects own work to guarantee conformance to company quality standards, and provides stewardship of assets. The role performs a wide variety of SMT functions, including ground plane soldering and SMT Soldering of electronic components using no-clean and organic flux and both lead and lead-free solder at IPC Class II and Class III levels. Basic knowledge is preferred, but those with limited or no prior experience will be considered.

Requirements

Basic level of proficiency in computer systems
English (reading, writing, and verbal)
General Math Skills and ability
Demonstrated self-management and problem solving skills
Detail oriented, accuracy and thoroughness required
Ability to prioritize and organize several activities to meet daily requirements
Ability to work overtime when needed
Demonstrated ability to follow manufacturing processes and procedures required
Demonstrated ability to interface with multiple levels of personnel throughout manufacturing required
Strong attention to detail
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
Ability to work with minimal supervision and make productive use of time
Ability to read, write and communicate English
Ability to perform accurate mathematic calculations ( add, subtract, divide)
Ability to understand and adhere to all Vanguard’s policies, processes and workplace guidelines

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of experience with electronic components preferred
IPC Certification
Experience soldering lead-free components

Responsibilities

Follow process documents and workflow instructions
Follow all state, federal and local employment laws/all Vanguard work rules, policies and procedures
Be a willing contributor in all continuous improvement, training and other workplace programs
Provide excellent customer service to all internal and external customers
Work in a safe and efficient manner
Be reliable and dependable by consistently working all scheduled hours
Motivate team and create a positive team working environment
Maintain a clean and highly organized area
Ensure benches, tools and equipment are maintained and in good working condition
Treat everyone at Vanguard, its vendors and customers with dignity, respect and professionalism at all times
Provide soldering support to the SMT line in a timely manner
Remove and replace SMT components on printed circuit boards to specification
Inspect own work to guarantee conformation to company quality standards
Perform a wide variety of SMT functions, including ground plane soldering and SMT Soldering of electronic components including resistors, capacitors, connectors, IC's, switches, crystals, using no-clean and organic flux and both lead and lead-free solder at a IPC Class II and Class III levels.