Manufacturing Associate - Mechanical I (Hand Add)

Vanguard EMS, Inc.; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401K (with employer match)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Profit sharing

Job summary

Vanguard EMS, Inc. manufactures printed circuit board assemblies according to specifications and timelines. This Manufacturing Associate – Mechanical role supports setup, testing, and continual improvement in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

The position emphasizes safety, accurate execution of work instructions, and collaboration with engineering to optimize processes and equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Experience using electronics prep tools.
• Knowledge and use of IPC 610 and J-STD.

Responsibilities

• Navigate and perform transactions in Smarter Production System
• Follow safety protocols, material handling process, and written work instructions
• Set-up and operate press fit and detab machines
• Press components into circuit boards
• Perform torque testing and 1st piece run inspection process
• Maintain the condition of fixtures, tooling, and detab equipment
• Work with Coordinator and Engineering to improve processing
• Maintain a clean work area
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel basics

English literacy

Teamwork

Detail orientation

Decision making

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Electronics prep tools

IPC 610

J-STD

Job description

The Manufacturing Associate – Mechanical is responsible for manufacturing of printed circuit board assemblies to specification and in a timely manner.

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.

What you’ll do:

• Navigate and perform transactions in Smarter Production System
• Follow safety protocols, material handling process, and written work instructions
• Set-up and operate press fit and detab machines
• Press components into circuit boards
• Perform torque testing and 1st piece run inspection process
• Maintain the condition of fixtures, tooling, and detab equipment
• Work with Coordinator and Engineering to improve processing
• Maintain a clean work area
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you’ll need:

• Basic proficiency in computer systems including Microsoft Excel (vlookups, etc), Office, and Outlook

• Read, understand & write English
• Ability to work well with others or by themselves
• Detail-oriented
• Able to demonstrate sound decision making and mechanical ability
• Work safely in a manufacturing environment

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• Experience using electronics prep tools
• Knowledge and use of IPC 610 and J-STD

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with pneumatic presses, machine set-up, and/or prepping electronics components
• Soldering PCBA’s

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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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

Employees enjoy a benefits package including:

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