Lamination & Press Operator — Career Growth & OAP

TTM Technologies, Inc.; Kansas; On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401K and savings options

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

TTM Technologies, Inc. in Kansas seeks a Lamination Operator to perform lay-up and press operations, monitor quality, and maintain safety in a fast-paced PCB manufacturing environment.

You will read work orders, set up equipment, and follow processing instructions while documenting results, supporting continuous improvement, and participating in safety trainings and shift routines. This role requires attention to detail, manual dexterity, and the ability to work both independently and as part of

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend English written instructions, including manufacturing work orders, customer specifications, blueprints, and shop control documents.
• Quality centered mindset with strong attention-to-detail, mathematical, and technical aptitude.
• Able to be a positive team member while also working independently.
• Manual dexterity (hand/finger/eye coordination) is essential to the Machine Operator job.
• General computer skills and ability to update electronic records, enter data into systems, and send emails.
• Able to sit or stand throughout a shift and independently push, pull, or lift 10-40-pounds.
• Able to read, write, and communicate in English to the degree necessary to perform the job.
• Consistently meet attendance requirements. Willingness to work overtime, including weekends as necessary.
• Comfortable working within a manufacturing environment that includes machinery, moving parts, noise, and chemicals.
• Ability and willingness to cross-train in other departments, learning to operate other machinery.

Responsibilities

• Perform all lay-up process steps.
• Learn press operations including setup, loading/unloading, normal shutdown, and emergency shutdown.
• Perform Plasma & Etch Back processes.
• Perform Breakdown process.
• Monitors and produces quality product by following all processing instructions.
• Receives and sorts core layers, gathers other production materials, performs lay-up operation on panels by following all instructions.
• Operates Lamination presses, breaks down pressed panels, rout and inspect pressed panels.
• Follows all work instructions to accurately tack and press coverlay materials to core layers.
• Complete all internal departmental documentation accurately including travelers, daily preventative maintenance logs and heat rise press cycle charting.
• Read and interpret shop traveler to verify count and quality of previous process steps is met.
• Read and interpret stack-up/construction and documented instructions or notes for special requirements.
• Enter jobs and quality information in the Manufacturing Control System.
• Immediately communicate to your Supervisor, Manager or Process Engineer any discrepancies found in materials, product, or equipment.
• Maintain a safe, neat and orderly workplace.
• Follow all safety measures when handling chemicals and hazardous waste with regard to use, mixing and disposing chemicals.

Skills

Reading instructions

Attention to detail

Team player

Manual dexterity

Basic computer skills

Physical stamina

English proficiency

Attendance

Safety awareness

Cross-training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

TTM Technologies, Inc. in Kansas seeks a Lamination Operator to perform lay-up and press operations, monitor quality, and maintain safety in a fast-paced PCB manufacturing environment.

You will read work orders, set up equipment, and follow processing instructions while documenting results, supporting continuous improvement, and participating in safety trainings and shift routines. This role requires attention to detail, manual dexterity, and the ability to work both independently and as part of