TECHNICIAN

Job Summary

Supports the Operations function in a highly technical trade or skill like the soldering of parts onto flexible laminations, assembly, testing, troubleshooting, rework, and repairs of electrical components using a variety of hand tools and equipment according to required specifications for defined manufacturing processes.

Maintains records of materials used and work completed.

Responsible for the J-STD 001 training and in-house certification of operators if applying for solder technician.

Key Responsibilities

• Reads, interprets, and follows detailed work instructions, drawings, processes, and established procedures to solder parts according to quality standards and customer specifications.
• Occasionally supports engineering in testing and troubleshooting new designs.
• Keeps the workplace safe by following safety rules, practicing safe work habits, maintaining a clean and organized work area, utilizing appropriate safety equipment, and reporting unsafe conditions to the supervisor.
• Handles polyimides, sealants, fiberglass, metals and other composite materials.
• Clearly communicates status and expectations to internal customers.
• Inspects and measures products to verify conformance to specifications.
• Maintain records of work done and materials used.
• Prepares and cleans equipment for subsequent use.
• Prepares rejections tags, documents findings, begins root cause analysis process and reports all non-conformances to Production Supervisor.
• Continues soldering training, as well as attends certification programs, to ensure job knowledge and skills set remain up-to-date and certification remains current (valid).
• Both individually and within a team setting, participate in continuous improvement (CI) efforts for efficiency, quality, and safety, to include offering suggestions, ideas, and support wherever possible.
• Works both independently and in teams for cross-training and project purposes.
• During slow times, will assist in the Specialty Laminations department.

Required Skills

• Reading comprehension: Interpreting written information such as technical reports, manuals, layups, work instructions, written directions/warnings
• Writing: Involving preparing information or documents such as nonconformance reports, technical reports, and shift hand-offs
• Reasoning and Decision Making Ability: Understanding direction and adhering to established procedures
• Organizational Ability: Basic Mathematics
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Comprehension: Understanding direction and adhering to established procedures
• Instructing: Teaching subject matter to others or training others through explanation, demonstration, or supervised practice
• Knowledge and use of standard soldering equipment
• Knowledge and use of basic measuring devices (Rulers, Tape Measures, Calipers, Micrometers, Etc.)
• Basic knowledge and use of hand-tools (scissors, wrench, screwdriver, knife)
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people in a collaborative manner

Preferred Skills

• Knowledgeable of AS9100 requirements, Lean Manufacturing, experience in Quality inspection, multiple years of hand soldering experience

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of One (1) year of hand soldering experience

Education Requirements

• High school diploma, GED or five (5) years of work experience

Physical Requirements

• Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity skills required
• Repetitive motion of wrists, hands, and fingers
• Must have vision (with or without assistance) capable of seeing small objects at a close distance
• Must be able to accurately place small objects in the appropriate location
• Must be able to stand for entire work-shift
• Must be able to climb stairs, squat and kneel
• Must be able to push, pull, carry, and grasp
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs