Electronic Assembler - SMT/AOI

Pole/Zero Corporation; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan (bonus)

Paid vacation and sick time

Up to 10 paid holidays/year

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with matching

Job summary

Pole/Zero Corporation, part of Microwave Products Group in West Chester, OH, seeks an Assemble and AOI Operator. Responsibilities include operating AOI equipment and soldering SMT/THT components to IPC-A-610 Class 3 standards.

Qualifications include two+ years soldering, ability to read drawings, and familiarity with IPC-610/J-STD. Benefits and comprehensive coverage accompany this on-site role in Ohio.

Qualifications

• Must be a US person (US Citizen or Permanent Resident)
• High school diploma or GED required
• Two plus years of soldering experience with THT and SMT hand soldering practices required
• Experience assembling high thermal mass boards a plus
• Familiarity of IPC 610 or J-STD expectations

Responsibilities

• Assemble and rework microcircuits with microscopes and soldering tools
• Incorporate engineering changes at board level
• Record activity into a database using scanner and keyboard
• Read and interpret assembly instructions, guidelines and drawings
• Set up, load programs and run AOI machine for SMT parts inspection
• Review AOI results and rework defects as needed
• Maintain clean, safe workstation area

Skills

Soldering experience

Attention to detail

Read drawings/blueprints

IPC-A-610/J-STD familiarity

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Connecting and Protecting People, Microwave Products Group (MPG) is a leading global provider of mission-critical engineered electronic components and subsystems comprised of five business units in six manufacturing locations. Our brand names are recognized globally including: BSC Filters, York, UK; Criteria Labs, Austin, TX; Dow-Key Microwave, Ventura, CA; Pole/Zero, West Chester, OH; Espy, Austin, TX; and K&L Microwave, Salisbury, Maryland and Dominican Republic.

Our expertise is the design and manufacture of communications-based specialty products – engineered components and subsystems – for demanding military, space, commercial aerospace/industrial, and telecom infrastructure applications where function and reliability are crucial.

As an Assembler – SMT and AOI Operator at Microwave Products Group – Pole/Zero Corporation in West Chester, OH, you will be responsible for operating Automated Optical Inspection Equipment and solder electronic components to designated locations on printed circuit boards to IPC-A-610 Class 3 requirements.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assemble and/or rework microcircuits, requiring fine hand assembly with the use of microscopes, soldering irons, heat pencils, board warmers and specialized equipment.
• Incorporation of engineering change to new and existing products at board level.
• Record activity into a database using scanner and keyboard.
• Configuration control documentation
• Read and interpret assembly instructions, guidelines and drawings.
• Perform preliminary spot checks and quality inspections off the SMT line and your own work.
• Setup, load programs and run AOI machine to inspect Surface Mounted Technology placed parts.
• Review AOI results, verify defects that are called out and rework as needed.
• Perform visual magnification with scopes to manually verify component placement, solder joints and polarity.
• Escalate reoccurring errors or defects to engineering and/or SMT Machine Operators.
• Keep a clean, organized and safe workstation area.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Good soldering skills – ability to pass the J-STD-001 Requirements for Electrical and Electronic Assemblies.
• Basic computer skills.
• Attention to details required.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints and parts lists required.
• Working knowledge of IPC-A-610.
• Ability to interface effectively with internal customers.
• Ability to work closely with all levels of the organization.
• Strong hand-eye coordination for handling small electronic parts and using magnification tools.
• Ability to report line or material issues clearly to supervisors, leads, engineering and quality control.

Qualifications Include:

• Must be a US person (US Citizen or Permanent Resident - Green Card Holder)
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two plus years of soldering experience with THT and SMT hand soldering practices required.
• Experience assembling high thermal mass boards a plus.
• Familiarity of IPC 610 or J-STD expectations

Benefits of joining our team!

• Annual incentive plan (bonus)
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Up to 10 paid holidays/year
• 4 hours voluntary time off to volunteer for your favorite charity
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, subject to applicable premium deductions
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance – 100% company paid
• Other ancillary insurance options available
• 401(k) retirement account with matching MPG contributions & profit sharing (if applicable)
• Profit Sharing Plan - potential up to 3% of base salary
• Educational Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Gym membership reimbursement up to $120 per year

Benefits: Benefits For This Position Include:

• A 401(K) Savings Plan With Employer Contributions
• Medical, Dental And Vision Insurance
• Wellness Programs
• Health Savings Account, Health Care And Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability And Long-Term Disability
• Company Paid Employee Basic Life And Ad&D Insurance
• Supplemental Employee And Dependent Life Insurance
• Optional Accident, Hospital Indemnity And Critical Illness Insurance
• Adoption, Surrogacy, And Fertility Benefits And Assistance
• Commuter Benefits
• Parental, Military, Jury Duty, And Bereavement Leaves Of Absence
• Paid Time Off, Including Up To 10 Paid Holidays Per Calendar Year Based Off Schedule, Paid Vacation Days, 40 Paid Sick Leave Hours Annually Or As Provided Under State And Local Paid Sick Leave Laws, Tuition Assistance
• Business Travel Services
• Employee Discounts
• And An Employee Assistance Program That Includes Company Paid Counseling Sessions And Legal Services

This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan. We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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