Scaler - Assembly

Ludlum Measurements, Inc.; Sweetwater (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Ludlum Measurements, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Scaler - Assembly to join our Surface Mount team in Sweetwater, TX.

This role installs electronic components by loading, operating, and maintaining the surface mount machine. In this role you will also rotate between other positions within the department involving operating automated inspection equipment and perform detailed soldering when replacing components as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel.
• Self-motivated starter able to take initiative to complete work.
• Ability to learn, adapt and troubleshoot to deal with challenges as they arise.
• High attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Read drawings, bill of materials and other supporting documents to build up blank circuit boards.
• Manage and change components as needed to complete jobs on a pick and place machine.
• Applying solder paste to boards using specialized stencils and a solder pasting machine.
• Installing parts on blank circuit boards using an automated component pick and place machine.
• Perform quality control by using an automated optical inspection machine to identify various potential problems.
• Rework and/or repair circuit boards by installing and removing components as required.
• All other job duties as assigned.

Skills

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

Good communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word/Excel

Job description

Ludlum Measurements, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Scaler -Assembly to join our Surface Mount team in Sweetwater, TX. This person will install electronic components by loading, operating, and maintaining the surface mount machine. In this role you will also rotate between other positions within the department involving operating automated inspection equipment and perform detailed soldering when replacing components as needed.

To be successful in this role you will need to be a self-motivated individual with keen attention to detail along with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Job Type: Full-Time, In-Person

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Read drawings, bill of materials and other supporting documents to build up blank circuit boards
• Manage and change components as needed to complete jobs on a pick and place machine
• Applying solder paste to boards using specialized stencils and a solder pasting machine
• Installing parts on blank circuit boards using an automated component pick and place machine
• Perform quality control by using an automated optical inspection machine to identify various potential problems
• Rework and/or repair circuit boards by installing and removing components as required
• All other job duties as assigned

Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel
• Self-motivated starter able to take initiative to complete work
• Ability to learn, adapt and troubleshoot to deal with challenges as they arise
• High attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Solder experience
• Experience operating automated equipment
• Experience reading engineering drawings
• Basic understanding of circuit board technology and component types found on circuit boards

Compensation / Benefits

• Salary is dependent upon experience
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

About Ludlum Measurements

Ludlum Measurements, Inc. designs and manufactures radiation detection instruments used in environmental, industrial, and governmental applications around the world. Since 1962, we’ve been dedicated to building reliable products and providing exceptional customer support to help protect people and the environment. When you join Ludlums, you will learn new skills, acquire knowledge, and use these values to help grow in your career and fulfill your professional goals. We have a technical, clever talent pool here and want you to join us!

EOE Disclaimer

Ludlum Measurements is an Affrimate Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or any other federal, state, or local protected class and will not be discriminated against based on disability. If you would like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact HR at [e-mail]. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States.