Solder / Press Fit Lead 2nd Shift

TTM Technologies; Stafford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

FSAs/Health Savings

Job summary

TTM Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Solder/Press Fit Lead to organize and motivate a production team, ensuring quality and on-time output.

The role focuses on supervising solder processes, coordinating with the supervisor, and supporting manufacturing requirements across the division. The candidate will manage workloads, verify product quality to IPC Class III standards, and train operators while adapting to changing schedules and customer jobs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma plus 1 year electronics-related experience.
• Ability to read prints, BOMs and MAIs.
• Knowledge of IPC soldering standards.
• Understand ESD handling requirements.
• Strong English reading/writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet daily and weekly production schedule.
• Allocate operators to meet schedules.
• Attend production meetings as required.
• Oversee administrative duties in absence of supervisor.
• Provide feedback on process issues and failures.
• Adapt to schedule changes and urgent customer jobs.
• Highlight material shortages and interface with stockroom/planning.
• Check visually for solder defects and adjust as needed.
• Train and cross-train personnel.
• Maintain high quality in all work.
• Maintain clean, professional manufacturing areas.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities.
• First responder to manufacturing issues.
• Perform production tasks as needed to meet goals.

Skills

Good English

Read drawings

IPC standards

Team leadership

Solder/hand-assembly

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Windows

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

TTM Technologies, Inc. - Publicly Traded US Company, NASDAQ (TTMI) - Top-5 Global Printed Circuit Board Manufacturer

About TTM

TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology products, including mission systems, radio frequency (\"RF\") components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and technologically advanced printed circuit boards (\"PCB\")s. TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop design, engineering and manufacturing services enable customers to reduce the time required to develop new products and bring them to market

Additional information can be found at www.ttm.com

We're always looking for talented individuals to join our team. Whether you're an experienced manufacturing professional or just starting your career, TTM offers a supportive workplace where all skillsets can thrive.

Why Join Us?

At TTM, we believe in offering our employees an environment where they can make a real impact on the work we do. Here's a look at what we provide our employees to set them up for success.

• Career Development: We invest in your growth - our Operator Advancement Program supports your goals. We provide operators and assemblers at all levels the opportunity to certify their skills and build their career with us up to 3 times a year by applying to the OAP program. TTM promoted 68% of applicants in the program's first year!
• Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive package that reflects your skills and experience along with annual compensation reviews to ensure your growth is aligned with your performance and market trends.
• Comprehensive Benefits and PTO: Including health, dental, and vision insurance to keep you at your best. Enjoy 10 paid holidays and 3 weeks of paid time off annually to recharge.

Scope:

The Solder/Press Fit Lead is responsible to organize, motivate assigned area of Production team and communicate issues to the supervisor/manager. Responsible for quality, workflow, efficiency and communicating company expectations. Will assist the production supervisor/manager in all functions. Performs a variety of complex duties under general guidance. Supports the manufacturing and business requirements of the Division. Position reports to the Production supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with supervisor/manager to establish a level work load.
• Responsible for meeting daily and weekly production schedule. Manage schedules for specific products.
• Attend production meetings as required.
• Oversee & perform administrative duties in absence of supervisor.
• Provide feedback on process issues and or failures.
• Adapt to quick changes in schedules, customers jobs and other unforeseen circumstances.
• Highlight material shortages, interface with stockroom and planning on any material issues that arise.
• Visually check work in progress for solder defects and make adjustments as required.
• Assign operators where needed to meet production schedules.
• Provides training and cross training of employees; supports and assists personnel in performing duties.
• Maintains a high degree of quality in all work performed.
• Maintains a clean and professional appearance of all manufacturing areas (6s).
• Continually reviews assigned work center for potential cost savings.
• Maintains a high level of professionalism at all times.
• Act as first responder to resolve manufacturing issues.
• Perform production activities when necessary to meet goals or as short term substitute operator.
• Responsible for solder processes utilizing automated equipment and hand assembly.
• Performs routine equipment setup, operation and adjustment.
• Ensures processes and equipment remain acceptable within company manufacturing standards.
• Solder electronic components to the highest industry standards (IPC-A-610 Class III, J-STD-001 Class III).
• All other assigned duties as required within the production organization.
• Responsible for completing all units within the work order, if any NCMR/DMR, must follow through to completion.

Note:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

• Good English skills, able to read, write and speak clearly.
• Ability to understand printed circuit board construction including reading assembly drawings, bill of materials and written manufacturing assembly instructions MAI's
• Must know how electronic components are oriented and distinguish the part numbers.
• Understand rules & requirements for proper handling of electronic components: Electrostatic Static Discharge (ESD).
• The candidate needs to be familiar with Institute for Printed Circuit (IPC) standards for correct soldering and rework methods, including soldering fine pitch surface mount technology (SMT) and through hole components.

Qualifications:

• Understanding of team building/ethics a must.
• Able to read, write, communicate and understand the English language.
• Ability to pass eye exam with a minimum 20/20 vision that may be corrected via eyeglasses or contact lenses as required. Eye exam is required annually.
• Understanding of printed circuit board manufacturing. Ability to interpret essential build documentation.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of personnel; ability to work professionally with little supervision.
• Computer skills with good working knowledge of Windows, Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Good reading vision: ability to sit/stand for up to 10 hours daily. Ability to lift up to 25lbs.
• Ability to work 10 hours a day, 5 days a week and flexible to work weekends as needed. Ability to work extra hours at the company's request is mandatory.
• Regular attendance is an essential job function for this position.

Education and Experience:

Education:

• High School Diploma and 1 year technical related experience in an electronics production environment or equivalent.

Preferred Experience:

• Previous experience leading and directing a team is preferred, as well as experience with training others.

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Compensation and Benefits:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401K
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• accident benefits
• life insurance
• disability benefits
• paid vacation & holidays
• Benefits are available 1st of the month following date of hire.
• Compensation for roles at TTM Technologies varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by local law, TTM provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in New York, California and Colorado. For California-based roles, compensation ranges are based upon specific physical locations.

Export Statement:

Must comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures and all applicable laws including ITAR, EAR and OFAC including but not limited to: a) being able to identify ITAR product on the manufacturing floor and understand that access to these products and related technical data is restricted to only US Citizens and US Permanent Residents; b) recognition Foreign Person visitors by badge differentiation; c) understand and follow authorization procedures for bringing foreign visitors into facilities (VAL); d) understand the Export and ITAR requirements for shipments leaving the US; e) manage vendor approvals for ITAR manufacturing and services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.