Sub Assembly Technician

HEICO Corporation•Derby, KS

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Production Manager, the Electronic Sub Assembler performs manual work involved in manufacturing company products, primarily assembling products by soldering components onto printed circuit boards. The role includes sub-assembly work, inspection, repair, documentation, and operation of production equipment. The employee is expected to acquire the information and skills needed to perform the job reasonably well within 90 days.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience in electronic assembly involving through-hole and surface-mount soldering, or a related field.
Ability to demonstrate soldering skills, including through-hole and surface-mount soldering.
Ability to read engineering blueprints and manufacturing documentation.
Excellent knowledge of electronic assembly.
Ability to perform visual self-inspection and use a microscope.
Working knowledge of microscopes, oscilloscopes, and miscellaneous test equipment.
Ability to read and interpret manufacturing and engineering documentation and correspondence, write simple correspondence, and discuss information and respond to questions from groups of managers and employees.
Ability to work with very small parts and to touch and feel components.
Ability to occasionally lift or move items weighing up to 10 pounds.
High school diploma or GED preferred.
Soldering experience is not required for entry because training will be provided.

Nice To Haves

Strong leadership skills and experience.
Computer skills.
Soldering certification in both surface-mount and through-hole soldering.

Responsibilities

Solder components onto printed circuit boards by hand or machine.
Read manufacturing documentation, including blueprints, process sheets, assembly drawings, and schematic drawings.
Follow verbal instructions and assigned work directions.
Examine parts for defects such as cuts, pinholes, or chips.
Replace defective components.
Enter information on production records, logs, and other report forms.
Repair defective units rejected by inspection or test personnel.
Perform assembly at the sub-assembly level and, for some products, at the final-assembly level.
Cut wires and build wire harnesses.
Operate mechanical and automated pick-and-place machines, a solder paste machine, a board washer, and an oven.
Perform visual self-inspection, including inspection with a microscope.
Cut printed circuit boards and grind their edges.
Apply conformal coating to printed circuit board assemblies as required.
Grind plastic parts to fit products properly.
Use hand tools to perform final assembly.
Perform other duties as necessary or required.