03 - Production Technical Operator 3

Band: 03 | Region: Americas | Country: USA | State/Province: Texas | City: Richardson

About the role

Receives no instructions on routine work, general instructions on new assignments. Tasks are moderately complex in nature where judgment is required in resolving problems and making recommendations. Decisions/actions may cause a minor impact on the work unit operations or schedules. Works under general supervision. Situations not covered by standard processes, procedures, and methods are referred to expert resources. May demonstrate work methods to new employees.

Deals directly with immediate supervisor, co-workers, and team members; engages in exchanges of factual information and provides some explanation. Interactions with external contacts, if applicable, require exchanging factual information and providing some explanation.

Responsibilities

• Performs manual assembly, operation of automated assembly equipment, hand soldering, operation of automated test equipment, and inspection and repair of products.
• Performs machine and line setups, feeder repairs, and first-line preventative maintenance.

Requirements

• Must possess specific certifications as defined by site operations.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of board assembly process and product process flow.
• In-depth knowledge of product quality, soldering specifications, and SMT processing systems.
• Ability to set up, operate, calibrate, and maintain assembly and hand soldering equipment and tools.
• Ability to recognize problems in the assembly process or with assembly components and address those problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of internal and external customers.
• Ability to work effectively with team members and lead the team to high-quality production within tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of in-circuit and functional test fixturing.
• Knowledge of computer applications and the ability to accurately perform tasks in some or all of the following: Word, Lotus Notes, Excel, and documentation control systems.
• More advanced manufacturing systems knowledge.

Physical Demands

Duties of this position are performed in a manufacturing environment with occasional to frequent exposure to elements such as noise, dust, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, etc.

• Periodic light physical effort and exertion including prolonged repetitive motions requiring manual dexterity and precise hand/eye coordination.
• Sitting and/or standing in confined workspaces, using tools and equipment, and moving and handling materials.
• Periodic heavy manual effort including lifting objects.
• Extended periods of sustained visual concentration on detailed documentation and product assemblies.

Above demands are carried out within the local existing Health and Safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of relevant experience.
• High school diploma and additional courses after high school, or an equivalent combination of education and experience and a commitment towards further/additional education. Educational requirements may vary by geography.