Plating Operator* (Swing)

SANMINA-SCI TECHNOLOGY INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation in San Jose, CA, is seeking a Chemical Additions Technician to ensure proper etching of PWBs. You will operate and maintain plating equipment, enter process parameters, and work in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

The role requires familiarity with computers, good manual dexterity, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and willingness to work overtime and weekends. ITAR facility requires US citizenship or lawful permanent residency; prior Sanmina experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year industry experience preferred.
• Familiarity with computers.
• Ability to work in and around chemicals.
• Good manual dexterity.
• Position requires standing, walking, and handling transportation carts.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Overtime and weekend availability.
• Knowledge of PCB plating equipment and processes: Outer Layer etch, Tin Plating, electroytic copper plating, Electroless process.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Good visual acuity.
• Prior Sanmina experience and systems knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enter operating parameters via computer interface.
• Operate and maintain department equipment.
• Measure chemical adds to baths or sumps.
• Transfer solution between tanks, totes, or barrels.
• Replace filter material used throughout process tanks.
• Clean, dry and dispose of used filter material.
• Inspect product for defects and conformance to specs.
• Extract computer reports.
• Assist in routine preventative maintenance.
• Scrub and clean mechanical devices or hardware.
• Assist in replacement of non-precision mechanical devices.
• Work on, in, and around open sumps and plating tanks.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Verbal and written communication

Physical strength

Computer literacy

Safety awareness around chemicals

Teamwork

Ability to lift up to 50lbs

Education

High School Education

Tools

PCB plating equipment

SES outer layer etch

Tin plating

Electrolytic copper plating

Electroless process

Job description

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina Corporation provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors. Sanmina Corporation has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world.
Job Purpose: Candidate will be making chemical adds to baths or sumps to ensure PWB's are properly etched.
Nature Of Duties/Responsibilities

• Through use of a computer interface, candidate must be able to enter operating parameters, job information and view various screens to decipher proper operating settings.
• Be able to operate and maintain the various pieces of equipment within the department.
• Measure out the proper quantities and make chemical adds to baths or sumps.
• Manually set up and transfer solution between tanks, totes, or barrels.
• Replace filter material used throughout the various process tanks.
• Clean, dry and properly dispose of used filter material.
• Perform general housekeeping through the entire area. Inspect product for defects and conformance to process specifications.
• Be able to extract various computer reports.
• Provide assistance in performing routine preventative maintenance.
• Scrubbing and cleaning of mechanical devices or hardware.
• Assist in replacement of non-precision mechanical devices.
• Candidate would be required to work on, in, and around open sumps, plating tanks or mechanical hoists.

Education And Experience

• High School Education
• Minimum of 1 year Industry experience preferred
• Familiarity with computers
• Ability to work in and around chemicals
• Good manual dexterity
• Position will require candidate to stand, walk, push and pull transportation carts between depts.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be available to work overtime and weekends.
• Knowledge in the following PCB plating equipment and processes: Outer Layer etch (SES), Tin Plating, electroytic copper plating, Electroless process.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Good Visual acuity
• Prior Sanmina experience and systems knowledge is preferred.

This is an ITAR facility and applicant must be a US Citizen or a lawful permanent resident.
Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary Range(annual): $43,680.00 - $47,819.20
Actual base pay within this range (determined at the offer stage) will be based on a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, and skills, and is just one element of our total rewards package. The total rewards package also includes a variety of benefits, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business and, depending on the role, may include eligibility for restricted stock unit awards and participation in a discretionary bonus program.