PCBA Wash Room Operator/Equipment Technician

Flint Hills Resources; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex, a Koch company, is seeking a PCBA Wash Room Operator / Equipment Technician in California to run automated PCB cleaning and wash systems, monitor process parameters, and ensure product quality. You will troubleshoot issues, perform basic preventive maintenance, and assist with equipment setups and changeovers.

The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, ability to read manuals, and teamwork with engineering and maintenance. Safety and documentation are emphasized.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or associate degree preferred.
• Experience operating or supporting manufacturing, SMT, automation, or process equipment preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Basic understanding of mechanical/electrical components and machine controls.
• Ability to read equipment manuals and safety documents.
• Experience using hand/power tools and measurement devices.
• Ability to work independently with multiple priorities.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Operate automated PCB cleaning, wash, rinse, and drying equipment.
• Perform routine inspections, startup/shutdown, and process verification checks.
• Monitor performance, chemistry levels, filters and system status.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and process issues.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance and support corrective maintenance.
• Respond to alarms and production support requests promptly.
• Assist with setup, changeovers, and process adjustments.
• Support troubleshooting of SMT, conveyors, printers, and AOI equipment.
• Document issues, maintenance activities, and corrective actions accurately.
• Follow safety requirements, lockout/tagout, ESD, and environmental regulations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Communicate concerns and improvement opportunities to supervisors and engineers.
• Support continuous improvement on reliability, efficiency, and safety.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Reading manuals

Hand tools

Measuring devices

Basic test equipment

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training / associate degree preferred

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring devices

Basic test equipment

Job description

The PCBA Wash Room Operator / Equipment Technician is responsible for the operation, monitoring, troubleshooting, and basic maintenance of advanced PCB cleaning and wash systems used in electronic manufacturing. This role ensures products are processed in accordance with established quality, reliability, and production requirements while maintaining safe and efficient equipment performance.

Because the wash area utilizes sophisticated automated equipment, this position requires a technically capable operator with strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills. In addition to supporting wash room operations, the individual will assist with manufacturing equipment support, preventive maintenance activities, equipment setups, and production line troubleshooting as workload permits.

Our Team

Our team is focused on delivering operational excellence through equipment reliability, continuous improvement, and a strong commitment to safety and quality. We work collaboratively across production, engineering, and maintenance functions to support manufacturing goals and drive improvements that enhance productivity and efficiency.

What You Will Do

• Operate, monitor, and maintain automated PCB cleaning, wash, rinse, and drying equipment.
• Perform routine equipment inspections, startup and shutdown procedures, and process verification checks.
• Monitor equipment performance, process parameters, chemistry levels, filters, and system status to ensure consistent product quality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve routine mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and process-related equipment issues.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance and support corrective maintenance activities on wash systems and other manufacturing equipment.
• Respond promptly to equipment alarms, process interruptions, and production support requests.
• Assist with equipment setup, changeovers, and process adjustments to support production requirements.
• Support troubleshooting and maintenance activities on SMT, assembly, test, inspection, or other manufacturing equipment as needed.
• Document equipment issues, maintenance activities, process checks, and corrective actions accurately.
• Follow all safety requirements, lockout/tagout procedures, ESD controls, and environmental regulations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Communicate equipment performance concerns, recurring issues, and improvement opportunities to supervisors, engineers, and technicians.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability, process efficiency, quality, and safety.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training, vocational certification, or associate degree preferred.
• Previous experience operating or supporting manufacturing, SMT, automation, industrial, or process equipment preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Basic understanding of mechanical systems, electrical components, sensors, motors, pneumatics, pumps, valves, and machine controls.
• Ability to read and follow equipment manuals, work instructions, maintenance procedures, and safety documentation.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, measuring devices, and basic test equipment.
• Ability to work independently while effectively managing multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to product quality and equipment reliability.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience operating PCB cleaning equipment, aqueous wash systems, dryers, filtration systems, DI water systems, or similar process equipment.
• Experience supporting SMT equipment, conveyors, printers, pick‑and‑place machines, reflow ovens, AOI systems, test equipment, or automated manufacturing systems.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance practices and basic root cause analysis.
• Ability to identify equipment issues and escalate appropriately to engineering or maintenance teams.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to cross‑train and support multiple manufacturing processes and equipment platforms.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

For this role, we anticipate paying $30 - $35/hr.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading‑edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.