Production Operator

KB Signaling; Grain Valley (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

401k plan

Vacation leave

Personal holidays

Parental leave

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

KB Signaling Inc. is seeking a Production Operator – Assembly in Grain Valley, MO. The role builds through-hole and SMT PCB assemblies, performs soldering, prep, and data entry, while following drawings, specs, and safety policies.

We offer health plans, a 401k, paid vacation and holidays, personal absence, parental leave, stock purchase opportunities, and related benefits. Starting wage is $19.00/hr with increases to $19.47/hr after training.

Qualifications

• Previous printed circuit board assembly experience.
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a multifunctional team environment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read and follow assembly instructions.
• Basic soldering skills.
• Basic component identification skills.
• Organization skills.
• Time management.

Responsibilities

• Build through-hole (THT) and surface mount (SMT) printed circuit board assemblies and chassis, placing components on boards per controlled parts lists, drawing documentation, and quality workmanship guidelines.
• Perform manual placement and hand solder through hole components per specifications.
• Prep circuit boards for stuff line and wave solder.
• Install electronic parts, apply solder mask, and apply solder tape to boards.
• Perform Electronic Data Entry work into computer system.
• Be responsible for crimping, soldering, auditing workmanship, reading drawings, and schematics.
• Be responsible for navigating through an inventory management system.
• Must understand and support all Quality, Product Safety, and Health/Safety/Environmental/Energy policies.
• Must understand and adhere to all relevant statutory or regulatory compliance obligations.
• Must understand, support and adhere to the Integrated Management System policies, procedures and instructions.
• Must understand and support relevant key performance indicators (KPIs), as defined in the goal tree.

Skills

PCB assembly

Basic math

Communication

Team player

Reading drawings

Education

High school diploma

Job description

KB Signaling delivers unparalleled end-to-end wayside and onboard conventional signaling platforms and solutions, supporting our Control, Command, and Signaling (CCS) global business unit. A trailblazer, we are driven to provide the best solutions for improved safety, performance, and lower overall operating cost for todays transit and freight railway systems and operators in North America and beyond. Our team is fueled by innovation and grounded in solid values, like giving back to the communities where we do business and embracing sustainability to help protect our planet. KB Signaling is part of a global, high-tech company that will challenge you and help you grow. Discover your potential.

KB Signaling Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

1st Shift: Monday- Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM

The Production Operator – Assembly will be responsible for building through-hole and surface mount printed circuit boards assemblies.

Essential Functions:

• Build through-hole (THT) and surface mount (SMT) printed circuit board assemblies and chassis, placing components on boards per controlled parts lists, drawing documentation, and quality workmanship guidelines
• Perform manual placement and hand solder through hole components per specifications
• Prep circuit boards for stuff line and wave solder
• Install electronic parts, apply solder mask, and apply solder tape to boards
• Perform Electronic Data Entry work into computer system
• Be responsible for crimping, soldering, auditing workmanship, reading drawings, and schematics
• Be responsible for navigating through an inventory management system
• Must understand and support all Quality, Product Safety, and Health/Safety/Environmental/Energy policies.
• Must understand and adhere to all relevant statutory or regulatory compliance obligations.
• Must understand, support and adhere to the Integrated Management System policies, procedures and instructions.
• Must understand and support relevant key performance indicators (KPIs), as defined in the goal tree.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Previous printed circuit board assembly experience
• Basic math skills to including; addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a multifunctional team environment
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to read and follow assembly instructions
• Basic soldering skills
• Basic component identification skills
• Organization Skills
• Time Management

Preferred Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Position Requirements:

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The anticipated wage scale for candidates who will work in Grain Valley, MO is $19.00 per hour during training and after training is completed increases to $19.47 per hour. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry and education. KB Signaling is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect positions that work in other states or locations. Provided they meet all eligibility requirements under the applicable plan documents, employees (and their eligible dependents) will be eligible to enroll in group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life and disability insurance. Employees also will be able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive 80 hours of vacation leave and 40 hours of Personal Paid Absence every year. Employees will also enjoy 10 paid holidays, and 2 personal holidays throughout the calendar year, subject to relevant terms outlined in the employee handbook. 6 weeks of paid parental leave will also be available for use. Requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents and policies. Employees working on federal contracts covered by the Federal Paid Sick Leave requirements will be notified and will receive benefits consistent and compliant with the FPSL requirements. Hired applicant will be able to purchase company stock, subject to the relevant plan documents and annual bonuses based on achievement of certain metrics. This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies.

Please note: At this time, we are not able to offer immigration sponsorship for new hires. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.