Wave Machine Operator - Components 2nd Shift

ITW • Appleton, WI

6d

About The Position

The Wave Machine Operator is responsible for all aspects of machine operation and must be a self-starter and team player. The role sets up and operates the wave solder machine, flux unit, and water wash unit; maintains the quality of soldered PC boards; inspects products and recognizes defects according to IPC-A-610 Class 2 standards; and performs hand soldering, touch-ups, and minor repairs to PC boards. The operator performs regular equipment cleaning, clips leads on soldered boards, and trains clippers. Operators may cross-train and work in other areas as workload requires. Start and end times may vary with workload, and overtime may be required.

Requirements

• At least 6 months of experience in PCB assembly or equivalent.
• Read English well enough to understand schematics, assembly instructions, basic computer use instructions, company policies, safety directives, and other work instructions.
• Communicate verbally in English with coworkers who speak only English and handwrite work-related notes in English.
• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers; use decimals and fractions with a calculator.
• Basic computer skills, including creating and sending emails with MS Outlook and entering production numbers into an Excel spreadsheet.
• Ability to solder to IPC-A-610 Class 2 standards and ensure those standards are met.
• Ability to work flexible schedules and up to 50 hours per week, Monday through Saturday.
• Read and understand bills of material, process routings, layout drawings, and circuit and wiring diagrams.
• Use computers, small hand and torque tools, scales, calculators, and rulers.
• Constant fine finger dexterity, neck flexion, and reaching; frequent use of both hands to hold circuit boards, bins, tools, and components.
• Frequently lift, push, or pull 11–25 pounds and occasionally lift, push, or pull 26–50 pounds; occasional bending at the knees and waist.
• Meet the position's visual and balance requirements, including close, midrange, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to visually differentiate colors.
• Constantly sit, stand, or alternate between sitting and standing.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating a wave solder machine.
• Mechanics and electronics experience.
• Machine operator experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and clean the wave solder machine, flux unit, water wash unit, and related equipment.
• Maintain the quality of soldered PC boards and inspect products to identify defects according to IPC-A-610 Class 2 standards.
• Hand solder, touch up, and make minor repairs to PC boards.
• Clip leads on soldered boards as needed and train clippers.
• Cross-train and work in other areas as required by workload.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed