Manufacturing Technician (Entry Level)

BRIGITFLEX INC; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid medical insurance

Job summary

Brigitflex in Elgin, IL, is seeking an entry-level Process Technician for the lamination department to support PCB fabrication with hands-on operation of hydraulic presses and autoclaves. Training starts with lamination and includes learning cure cycles and safety procedures.

Ideal candidates are mechanically inclined, able to lift 50 pounds, interpret technical drawings, and willing to cross-train in other departments.

Qualifications

• Experience in PCB manufacturing.
• Mechanically inclined and hands-on
• Experience in process documentation and cross-training willingness
• Able to operate hydraulic presses and autoclaves in aerospace/composite environments (preferred)
• Familiarity with cure cycles and composite materials

Responsibilities

• Layup product in press books to be laminated in hydraulic press or autoclave
• Keep layup area and cleanroom clean and ready for use
• Load and unload composite molds, tools, and materials following correct layup and handling procedures
• Monitor cure cycles and verify conformance to process parameters
• Follow detailed work instructions, process travelers, and safety protocols
• Perform routine pre- and post-operation inspections on equipment and tooling
• Potentially cross train in different departments
• Assist with cleaning circuit boards or other processes as needed

Skills

PCB manufacturing

Mechanically inclined

Process documentation

Cross training willingness

Interpret technical drawings

Lift 50 pounds

Hands-on operations

Tools

Hydraulic presses

Autoclaves

Job description

Brigitflex is a small, women-owned manufacturer specializing in printed circuit boards (PCBs) for low-volume, high-complexity applications. We provide tailored solutions ranging from cost-effective designs to intricate, high-performance circuits. Our customers span a variety of industries, with a strong focus on defense and aerospace sectors.

Position Scope

We are looking to fill an entry level position to work along side other Process Technicians, specifically in our lamination department. As a Process Technician with a focus on lamination, you will play an important role in the fabrication of printed circuit boards (PCBs). This position involves hands-on operation of equipment and materials used in the manufacturing process. You will receive on the job training in several core processes, beginning with lamination, which includes:

• -Running/monitoring hydraulic presses
• -Cleanroom etiquette. Cleanrooms are used for prepping autoclave cures in a clean environment.
• -Cross train into other departments if need be

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in composite layup, curing, and pressure/temperature cycle control, as well as a strong commitment to quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• -Layup product in press books to be laminated in hydraulic press or autoclave
• -Keeping both layup area and cleanroom clean and ready for use
• -Load and unload composite molds, tools, and materials following correct layup and handling procedures.
• -Monitor cure cycles, and verify conformance to process parameters.
• -Follow detailed work instructions, process travelers, and safety protocols.
• - Perform routine pre- and post-operation inspections on equipment and tooling.

Other responsibilities

• Potentially cross train in different departments
• This could include cleaning circuit boards
• Or helping others with different processes

Preferred Skills

• - Experience in PCB manufacturing
• - Mechanically inclined
• - Experience in process documentation
• - Flexibility and willingness to cross train
• - 2+ years of hands-on experience operating hydraulic presses, autoclaves, or similar equipment in a composite or aerospace environment
• - Familiarity with composite materials, vacuum bagging, and cure cycles.

Required Skills

• -Comfort with working with hands and being on your feet for the length of shift
• -The ability to lift 50 pounds
• -Comfort with multitasking
• -Able to work with minimal supervision and stay on task-Ability to interpret technical drawings
• -Detail oriented
• -Dependable

Pay Range

• -$18/hr
• -Full or part time
• - Full time schedule as 1 st shift 8:30am to 5pm
• - Part time schedule can be discussed
• -Company-paid medical insurance for full-time employees

This position requires compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Under ITAR, candidates must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (e.g., "Green Card" holder), asylee, or refugee as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). Applicants who do not meet this requirement may not be eligible for employment in this position.