Assembly Lead & Trainer

Key Responsibilities

• Perform advanced precision assembly, micro-soldering, SMT repair, and component replacement.
• Work with extremely small components using microscopes and precision tools.
• Follow detailed work instructions, assembly drawings, and process specifications.
• Inspect work to ensure compliance with quality and workmanship standards.
• Identify and report equipment, material, or process issues.

Production Leadership and Floor Support

• Support daily production activities to meet output, quality, and schedule goals.
• Act as the technical lead during shift for assembly and rework activities.
• Aid operators with complex or escalated repairs before engineering escalation.
• Coordinate workflow and ensure consistent execution across shifts and workstations.
• Communicate issues and updates to supervisors, engineering, and quality teams.

Training and Coaching

• Train operators on micro-soldering, SMT repair, component replacement, and inspection standards.
• Demonstrate correct use of microscopes, tools, and safe work practices.
• Support onboarding, training programs, and operator certification.
• Evaluate operator proficiency and provide feedback to improve quality and consistency.
• Help develop training materials, work instructions, and visual aids.

Technical Problem Solving

• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for precision assembly and rework processes.
• Support troubleshooting of assembly, soldering, or equipment issues.
• Analyze basic production or defect trends to identify improvement opportunities.
• Partner with engineering on process improvements, testing, and new product introduction.

Quality, Safety, and Continuous Improvement

• Reinforce adherence to IPC workmanship standards and internal quality requirements.
• Follow clean room protocols, ESD controls, and safety procedures.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions for defects or yield issues.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities (e.g., standard work, 5S).
• Maintain accurate production, inspection, and training records.