Final Inspection Apprentice

About the role

The Final Inspection Apprentice at TTM Technologies, Inc. will receive basic knowledge and skills training to establish a solid foundation for working in the Quality department. The apprentice will start with learning to read drawings and specifications, then progress to visual inspection and basic rework operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Read and interpret traveler requirements / blueprints.
• Review traveler and blueprint for any special instructions prior to releasing to next quality process.
• Ensure all print requirements pertaining to basics of board are compliant.
• Confirm markings on board(s) along with color of solder-mask and legend.
• Perform all types of visual inspection related to printed circuit boards using magnification equipment.
• Review traveler for any special instructions or requirements.
• Handle boards from the edges IAW company policy and procedures.
• Effective use of inspection aids includes standard halo lamp and microscope.
• Stamp all compliant boards.
• Perform basic rework operations such as solder-mask touch-up, remove burrs/rough spots, rework damaged areas, cover exposed copper areas with solder-mask, clean and/or polish surface mount pads.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• Basic computer skills- Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English written text, proper grammar, sentence structure, and clear and concise tone.
• Understand basic arithmetic in reference to instructions where interpretations are required.
• Comfortable utilizing a microscope to view objects at magnification.
• Strong attention to detail, a highly critical skill for ensuring accuracy in this role.
• Applying critical thinking skills.
• Comfortable with constructive criticism.
• Dependable, reliable, open to coaching and development.
• Continuous improvement.
• Proactive and resourceful.
• High sense of urgency.
• Able to multi-task.
• Moderate physical lifting or moving of final finished circuit boards (approx. 5-10 lbs.).

Education and Experience

• Sophomore in College or Associate Degree.
• Must be able to work full time on the day shift.
• Completed courses or certificate for Quality Control and Inspection.
• Work experience in Quality Inspection.
• 18+ years of age.

ITAR Requirements

• US Persons (US Citizens or Permanent Resident Card).
• Must comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures and all applicable laws including ITAR, EAR and OFAC.

Compensation and Benefits

• TTM offers a variety of health and well-being benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, 401k, flexible spending and health savings accounts, accident benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, paid vacation & holidays.
• Benefits are available on the 1st of the month following date of hire.
• For some positions, only PTO and holiday benefits are offered.
• Compensation ranges for roles at TTM Technologies vary depending on a wide array of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
• Additional compensation: An annual or quarterly company bonus may apply based on position assignment.
• Positions hired for alternative shift may be eligible for a shift premium based on the assigned shift and location.

Export Statement

• Must comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures and all applicable laws including ITAR, EAR and OFAC including but not limited to:
• a) being able to identify ITAR product on the manufacturing floor and understand that access to these products and related technical data is restricted to only US Citizens and US Permanent Residents;
• b) recognition of Foreign Person visitors by badge differentiation;
• c) understand and follow authorization procedures for bringing foreign visitors into facilities (VAL);
• d) understand the Export and ITAR requirements for shipments leaving the US;
• e) manage vendor approvals for ITAR manufacturing and services.