Rework Operator (1st Shift)

Garmin Ltd.; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Garmin Ltd. in Olathe, KS is seeking a full-time Rework Operator (1st Shift) to support Customer Repair by reworking returned or defective products, applying Engineering Change Orders, and ensuring units conform to BOM.

The role covers Receiving, Shipping and Repair processes and emphasizes quality and compliance with safety policies. Candidates should have a high school diploma, dexterity, attention to detail, good communication, and the ability to lift up to 30 pounds while standing and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• High degree of dexterity and eye coordination with delicate equipment.
• Strong verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Mechanical aptitude for operating machinery with attention to detail.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds, stand, and walk long distances.

Responsibilities

• Receive product onto Customer Repair system and input into Oracle/Access.
• Operate test equipment and conduct functional, environmental tests.
• Exchange of consumer/marine products and communicate via Service Report.
• Ship, weigh, package, and process units in Kewill database.
• Rework/repair Taiwan product, test, perform ECOs, and record results.
• Comply with Garmin Attendance Policy and DOT requirements.
• Remanufacture products, upload latest software, and test functionality.
• Maintain safety: lift up to 30 pounds and wear PPE.

Skills

Dexterity & coordination

Communication skills

Mechanical aptitude

Lifting up to 30 pounds

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Rework Operator (1st Shift) in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for working in one or more vital areas of Customer Repair to maintain Customer Unit compliance in Receiving, Shipping and Repair in addition to reworking returned or defective product by applying Engineering Change Orders and ensuring that units conform to their Bill of Materials.

Essential Functions

• Receive product onto the Customer Repair system which includes sorting and opening customer product and receiving units into Oracle and MS Access
• Operate standard test equipment and conduct functional, operational and environmental tests on products
• Exchange of consumer and marine products which includes transferring customer data and corresponding with customer through typed Service Report
• Ship product which includes weighing, packaging and boxing product and processing units into Kewill database
• Rework and repair of Taiwan product which includes testing, board level replacement and minor component repair, performing Engineering Change Orders, packaging the units per the Bill of Material, and recording information to pass along results of testing
• Compliance with HRD-003 (Garmin’s Attendance Policy)
• Compliance with DOT (Department of Transportation) requirements
• Remanufacture product which includes inspecting product to determine stocking level, uploading latest software(s) to unit, and testing units to ensure functionality
• Requires the ability to lift up to 30poundswhile using safe lifting techniques
• Cleanliness zone area requirements: This position requires Garmin provided personal protective equipment including SD shoes (Static Dissipative Footwear) to be always worn for an entire shift to minimize the risk of electrostatic discharge (ESD) and meet specified standards
• Evaluate equipment and processes to ensure associate safety

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• High degree of dexterity and eye coordination to allow manipulation of buttons, switches, hand tools and knobs on delicate equipment, products and parts, in the performance of essential functions
• Strong verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills for respectful work-related communication (in person and email) with peers and associates from other departments
• Associates operating machinery must have a mechanical aptitude with an attention to detail
• Must possess the ability to bend, twist and lift up to 30 pounds while using safe lifting techniques, standing for an entire shift and walking long distances throughout the facility
• Ability to sit, stand, look down, bend, twist, and have dexterity with hands for up to 10 hours
• Must have basic computer operational skills
• Specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus
• Must be flexible and able to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks

Desired Qualifications

• Electronics training or work experience
• 2+ years soldering experience
• Ability to type 35 WPM
• Ability to speak and understand foreign languages
• Customer service and phone experience

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits