Solder Machine Operator Team Leader

Spectra-Tech Manufacturing, Inc.; Batavia Township (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectra-Tech Manufacturing, Inc. in Batavia, OH is seeking an Operator of electromechanical equipment for circuit board assembly.

You will lead by example and ensure preventive measures to produce high quality products while guiding a production cell. Responsibilities include scheduling, machine programming for soldering to IPC-A-610, maintaining 2nd shift start times, coordinating with supervisors, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Education, experience and physical requirements as described.
• Two years’ experience on electromechanical or CNC type equipment.
• Ability to stand for long periods in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and supervise cell productivity and quality.
• Review production orders, schedule priorities and ensure on-time delivery.
• Program machines for soldering to IPC-A-610 standards and monitor performance.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized cell and report issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Quality ownership

Reliability

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Selective soldering equipment

Wave soldering equipment

Job description

Location: Batavia, OH

Job Id:363

# of Openings:1

This position is eligible for a $500.00 hiring/retention bonus!

$100 Monthly Perfect Attendance Award

Off at noon on FRIDAYS!

Pay range: $1950-$23.00, based on experience

Hours:M-Th 5:45am-3:15pm, F 5:45am-12:00pm

Summary

Operator of electromechanical equipment relating to electronic circuit board assembly. Lead by example and ensure all preventive measures have been taken to produce the highest quality products in the area. It is also your responsibility to lead employees and assure all productivity and quality expectations are achieved.

Planning

• Lead by example. Must demonstrate positive attitude and communication skills. Excellent attendance is a must.
• Review all products within the cell (Selective and Wave Solder) and update production schedules daily. Prioritize assemblies by date and/or complication of the process, along with input from the Production Manager.
• Assure all manufacturing order build quantities are verified for accuracy and that jobs are built complete in one batch unless directed differently by the Production Manager.
• Program machines as required to perform soldering application to IPC-A-610 acceptability standards.
• Ensure programs are running accurately for 2nd shift start time.
• Monitor cell output and report order status to the Production Manager daily. Accurately predict cell output within 1/2 day.
• Communicate as needed with all cell leaders to keep production on schedule and achieve our goal of 100% on time delivery.
• Communicate staffing needs to Production Manager and work together to staff the cell appropriately.
• Communicate daily with the Assembly Supervisor for planning of workflow coming to your cell. Coordinate staffing requirements to run the wave solder machine to assure schedules are maintained.
• Continually develop skills and provide training to cell employees where needed.
• Improve quality in all areas of the Machine Solder processes. Report any quality issues to Production and Quality Manager.
• Monitor all rejected boards to identify failure trends and adjust where necessary and or contact maintenance and machine repair to assist when issues cannot be resolved within 30 minutes.
• Monitor and document all new assembly issues.
• Perform light regularly scheduled maintenance on ERSA and Wave Solder equipment as needed.

Production

• Assist employees with verification and startups on all production orders within the cell.
• Perform time studies. Log run times and communicate target times to employees for the product they are working on and hold them accountable for their numbers.
• Recommend process improvement where needed.
• If a lot is rejected at inspection, the sort will be performed by the responsible cell.
• Initiate downtime log when production has stopped or reached unacceptable level of quality.
• Identity and quarantine defective product for containment of the defective assemblies. Assure product is tagged appropriately.
• Assure all product is tagged appropriately with job cards and that shop travelers are filled out completely.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintain a clean and orderly cell. (Production Manager and Machine Solder Lead will walk the cell weekly

Interpersonal Skills

• Takes responsibility for the quality of one’s individual work.
• Demonstrates accuracy and neatness in their work.
• Cooperative and dependable, highly motivated, and trustworthy
• Respects and works effectively with fellow team members.
• Will notify team leader if team is not following quality processes.
• Will present new ideas and improvements to production manager.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education: High School Diploma or GED
Experience: Two year’s experience on electromechanical or CNC type equipment.
Physical / Cognitive Requirements: All work is performed in a manufacturing environment. The position requires prolonged standing.
Equipment: Knowledge of and skills in the use of selective soldering equipment, wave soldering, etc.
Work Environment: Job functions will be performed at the machine lines.

This position requires a pre-employment background check and drug test.

Benefits

Spectra-Tech Manufacturing provided benefits plan includes paid time off, medical and dental insurance, group life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with a generous company match.

Spectra-Tech is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.