Production Specialist

About the role

Join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology powering the world. Opportunities abound for growth and stability, with unlimited career potential.

Responsibilities

• Work with and mechanically manipulate small relay components under magnification.
• Operate relay adjust-test stations to adjust electrical performance parameters.
• Magnetize and fine-tune relay performance parameters to ensure compliance with build specifications.
• Fabricate certain relay assemblies, including contact assembly, first and second framing, vacuum baking, enclosure pressing, and preliminary electrical testing.
• Perform the micro-clean process for space-grade relays.
• Study and become familiar with adjustment processes and procedures for various relay topologies.
• Read, comprehend, and follow detailed work instructions, specifications, and process documentation.
• Maintain quality, accuracy, and consistency while performing repetitive and highly detailed work.
• Follow all clean room procedures, safety requirements, and required use of personal protective equipment.

Requirements/Qualifications

• 0–3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• A high school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work with small components and perform detailed work requiring strong hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to multi-task while maintaining careful attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer, math, and reading comprehension skills.
• Strong listening skills.
• Ability to adapt to frequent changes, process improvements, and evolving production requirements.
• Regular and predictable attendance is essential.
• Ability to wear required protective equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience working with very small components under a 10X stereo microscope or similar magnification equipment.
• Prior experience in precision assembly, relay manufacturing, clean room manufacturing, electronics manufacturing, or similar high-detail production environment.
• Experience using small hand tools, tweezers, shims, measurement tools, or precision test equipment.

Essential Physical Functions And Working Conditions

• Approximately 90% of time sitting and working under a microscope or magnification scope.
• Work in a 100K class clean room environment.
• Use hands and fingers to handle, position, and manipulate small components.
• Lift and/or move items weighing less than 5 pounds.
• Carry items weighing up to 15 pounds.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull 25 lbs.
• Must be able to carry 15 lbs.
• 60% Standing, 30% Sitting, 10% Walking.

Pay Range

The hourly pay range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $17-$27. Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.

Benefits

Find more information about all our benefits at the link below: Benefits of working at Microchip

U.S. Export Controls Requirements

This job requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3).

Travel Time

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes

• Bending at Waist
• Carrying
• Crouching
• Feeling
• Foot Controls
• Handling
• Hearing
• Kneeling
• Lifting
• Mechanical Hazards
• Noise and/or vibration
• Other
• Pulling
• Pushing
• Reaching
• Seeing
• Talking
• Works Alone
• Works Around Others

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift, push, pull 25 lbs.
• Must be able to carry carry 15 lbs.
• 60% Standing, 30% Sitting, 10% Walking.