Production Assembly Associate

MSA - The Safety Company; Galway; On-site; EUR 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

MSA Safety in Ballbrit Galway, Ireland is hiring a Production Assembly Associate to prepare and assemble electronic components into PCB assemblies and insulate enclosures per documented procedures. You will perform board preparation, testing, and functional verification, with cross-training across multiple manufacturing cells.

The role emphasizes light mechanical assembly, hand soldering, and routine equipment operation and maintenance, following IPC-A-610 standards and your team’s quality

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Aptitude for mechanical/process concepts.
• Able to perform precise assembly and testing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform light mechanical assembly of enclosures and components.
• Prepare and test Printed Circuit Boards and assemblies.
• Conduct functional testing and record results for quality checks.
• Participate in cross-training across Manufacturing Cells and operate/maintain equipment.
• Hand soldering and SMT/THM component placement on PCBs.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Irish Leaving Certificate or equivalent

Electronics certificate/diploma

Job description

Overview

Are you someone who is passionate, motivated, and driven to make a difference? If so, MSA Safety is the perfect fit for your career.

Are you someone who is passionate, motivated, and driven to make a difference? If so, MSA Safety is the perfect fit for your career. At MSA, SAFETY is who we are AND it is what we do. We are a purpose-driven company committed to deploying innovation and technology to deliver on our Mission to help protect people and assets all around the world. We continue to be relentless in our pursuit of solving our customers greatest problems so they can go home safe each and every day. Are you in? Read on for more details about this particular role.

Responsibilities

1st Shift - Tue- Thu 07:30-18:00, Fri 07:30-17:00

Openings: 1

Pay Rate: $15.09

***Preferred Candidate Identified***

Now Hiring for a Production Assembly Associate at our Ballbrit Galway, IE manufacturing plant. The purpose of this position is to prepare and assemble electronic components to printed circuit boards, to perform functional product testing and to assemble tested PCB’s into associated enclosures as per documented procedures and/or manufacturing assemble aids.

Light mechanical assembly work

• Mechanical assembly of enclosures and associated components

Board preparation and testing

• Preparation and testing of Printed Circuit Boards

Electronic testing and performance verification

• Functional testing of assembled boards/ units and recording of test results

Training/ Self-Development

• Cross-training and upskilling in multi functions across Manufacturing Cells

Equipment Operation and Maintenance

• Operation and scheduled maintenance of equipment

Hand Soldering / Board Population

• Hand Soldering and population of SMT/ THM components on Printed Circuit Boards

All tasks are to be carried out in a manner which meets or exceeds internal company quality standards and /or IPC-A-610 Workmanship Standards,6S and MSA’s Operating System. Incumbent must be flexible and supportive to all other employees and departments while performing daily tasks.

Qualifications

Experience

Required

• Experience working in a manufacturing role.
• Demonstrated aptitude for mechanical/ process related concepts.

Preferred

• Prior job roles involving product assembly and test.

Education

Required

• Minimum Irish Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent

Preferred

• Certificate/ Diploma in Electronics