Manufacturing Associate - Wave Operator (Swing)

The Wave Operator collaborates with the manufacturing team to create defect-free printed circuit board assemblies to schedule using Wave equipment and documented process specifications to meet customer and 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

What you’ll do:

• Run PCBA’s through Wave machines daily according to schedule.
• Perform machine set-up and cleanup according to documented procedures.
• Document and maintain quality records for wave solder.
• Perform minor maintenance as required to operate the machine in an efficient manner.
• Assist maintenance team on scheduled preventive maintenance activities.
• Move product to and from wave process to keep processes moving and meet schedule commitments.
• Maintain clean, orderly machine and surrounding area and perform other duties as required.

What you’ll need:

• Strong affinity for mechanical technology
• Displays a high-level critical thinking, analysis , and attention to detail.
• Demonstrates self-motivation, problem solving abilities, team spirit and a “hands on” mentality
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Proactive approach in preventive maintenance.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Wash processes on PCBA’s

While performing the duties of this job, the employee uses his/her hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear. The employee uses computer and telephone equipment. Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision and distance vision.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described above are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

This Job Posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities associated with this position. Management reserves the right to modify and assign other duties as necessary

Benefits

Employees benefits package includes:

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401K (with employer match)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Profit Sharing