Manufacturing Associate - I

About the role

Vanguard EMS, Inc. is a service business that wakes up every day thinking about how best to serve its customers, suppliers, and the communities in which it lives. The Manufacturing Associate plays a crucial role in ensuring that surface mount and through-hole solder meet or exceed IPC standards, aligning with the company's quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspect boards produced from hand or machine assembly to ensure all regulatory requirements are met
• Perform WIP transactions in Vanguard's software system to assure proper traceability
• Communicate quality issues to the appropriate team, manager, and engineer as needed
• Stop workflow as needed to stop the repeated manufacture of defective products
• Collaborate with the team and create a positive team working environment
• Ensure benches, tools, and equipment are maintained and in good working condition
• Drive continuous improvement by looking for opportunities for improvement and working on projects
• Maintain a clean and highly organized area and perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High-level critical thinking, analysis, attention to detail, and communication skills, both oral and written
• Highly motivated, strong leadership and teambuilding skills with self-motivation, problem-solving abilities, team spirit, and a "hands-on" mentality
• Ability to use microscope and manipulate small and/or fragile components for extended periods
• Ability to use visual aids, complicated drawings to verify quality products
• Communicate in person, over the phone, email, internet, or in writing in a positive, professional manner
• Knowledge of common manufacturing processes and/or equipment operation

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent
• PREFERRED: Associates Degree in Electronic or Mechanical Engineering
• J-STD and IPC Certification
• Experience with SMT, through-hole, wave, and/or selective solder processes and/or equipment operations

Skills

• Hands-on ability to use production equipment
• Close vision and distance vision
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401K (with employer match)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Profit sharing