Manufacturing Associate - I

Lensa; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Beaverton is seeking a Manufacturing Associate to ensure product quality and compliance with IPC standards. This entry-level role requires strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and communication skills, with opportunities for growth and bonuses. Responsibilities include inspecting manufactured boards, maintaining quality, and collaborating with team members in a supportive environment. Applicants need a high school diploma, with preferred qualifications including an Associate Degree in Electronic or Mechanical engineering.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision

401K with employer match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Profit sharing

Qualifications

• High-level critical thinking and analysis.
• Ability to use microscope and manipulate small components.
• Experience with common manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Inspect boards to ensure regulatory requirements are met.
• Perform WIP transactions in software for traceability.
• Communicate quality issues to the appropriate teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Communication

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent

Job description

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Lensa is the leading career site for job seekers at every stage of their career. Our client, Vanguard EMS, is seeking professionals in Beaverton, OR. Apply via Lensa today!

The Manufacturing Associate collaborates directly with Team Coordinator and department supervisor to ensure surface mount and through hold solder meets or exceeds IPC standards. This position is key to company quality standards.

Vanguard EMS, Inc. is in the service business. Even with Vanguard’s state of the art technology, vast manufacturing capability, and leading-edge information tools, we wake up every day thinking about how best to serve our customers, suppliers, and the communities in which we live.

Requirements

What you’ll do:

• Inspect boards produced from hand or machine assembly to ensure all regulatory requirements are met
• Perform WIP transactions in Vanguard’s software system to assure proper traceability.
• Communicate quality issues to the appropriate team, manager and engineer as needed.
• Stop workflow as needed to stop the repeated manufacture of defective products.
• Collaborate with the team and create a positive team working environment.
• Ensure benches, tools and equipment are maintained and in good working condition
• Drive continuous improvement by looking for opportunities for improvement and working projects
• Maintain a clean and highly organized area and perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

What You’ll Need

• High-level critical thinking, analysis, attention to detail, and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Highly motivated, strong leadership and teambuilding skills with self-motivation, problem solving abilities, team spirit and a “hands on” mentality.
• Ability to use microscope and manipulate small and/or fragile components for extended period of time.
• Ability to use visual aids, complicated drawings to verify quality products.
• Communicate in person, over the phone, email, internet or in writing in a positive, professional manner
• Knowledge of common manufacturing processes and/or equipment operation.
  
  

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Electronic or Mechanical engineering
• J-STD and IPC Certification
• Experience of SMT, through-hole, wave and/or selective solder processes and/or equipment operations.
  
  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee uses his/her hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear. The employee uses production equipment. Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision and distance vision. Ability to hold up to 25lbs

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described above are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This Job Posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities associated with this position. Management reserves the right to modify and assign other duties as necessary

Benefits

Employees enjoy a benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401K (with employer match)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Profit sharing

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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