Surface Mount AOI Inspectors - 1st Shift

Technical Needs; Salem (NH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Job summary

Technical Needs is seeking two experienced AOI Inspectors to visually inspect PCB assemblies and components for IPC-A-610 compliance. You will perform first article inspections, document defects, and ensure manufacturing standards are met.

You will use microscopes (10–20X) and read engineering drawings to verify tolerances, with emphasis on SMT/THT assemblies. Strong documentation and communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• Experience inspecting SMT and THT PCB assemblies to IPC-A-610 standards.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret tolerance requirements.
• Strong documentation and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect PCB assemblies and component parts for compliance.
• Perform first article inspections and document defects accurately.
• Utilize inspection tools (microscopes, etc.) and verify tolerance features.

Skills

AOI inspection

IPC-A-610

Reading drawings

Documentation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Microscopes

Job description

Our client is looking for Two Experienced AOI Inspectors, a vital role within a leading electronics manufacturing services provider supporting diverse market sectors including aerospace, medical, military, wireless infrastructure, and industrial controls.In this role, you will be responsible for visually inspecting PCB assemblies and component parts for compliance with industry standards such as IPC-A-610. Your day-to-day tasks include performing first article inspections, documenting all defects accurately, and ensuring that manufacturing standards are met. You’ll utilize inspection tools, including microscopes with 10-20X magnification, and interpret engineering drawings and tolerance specifications to verify assembly quality. Candidates with experience in SMT and THT PCB assembly, IPC acceptance criteria, and AOI or microscope inspection are encouraged to apply.Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PMRequired Skills, Education, and Experience:High School Diploma or EquivalentAt least 2 years of experience inspecting SMT and THT PCB assemblies according to IPC-A-610 standardsAbility to read engineering drawings and interpret tolerance requirementsExperience using microscopes and inspection tools for quality assessmentsStrong documentation, communication, and analytical skillsIPC-A-610 certification is desirableAOI experience preferredThink you know someone who'd be perfect for this role? If you refer someone who gets hired for any of our job opportunities, and works a minimum of hours, we'll show our appreciation with a referral bonus. Spread the word and help us find top talent!Refer someone today: http://techneeds.com/current-employees/referrals/Stay in the Loop: Sign up for email notifications to hear about new openings as they're posted: http://www.techneeds.com/job-seekers/job-alerts/Visit http://jobs.techneeds.com regularly to see our latest opportunities.Techneeds has offered contract-to-hire and direct-hire talent solutions to some of the best employers in New England for over 50 years. As a Staffing, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Professional recruitment agency, we're experts at finding, screening, and placing in-demand talent with top employers in the region.IND2IPC-A-610, AOI, PCB inspection, SMT, THT, engineering drawings, tolerance verification, quality assurance tools, microscopes, defect documentation, inspection documentation, acceptance criteria, work instructions, inspection tools, manufacturing standards, compliance standards, military standards, aerospace standards, medical device inspection, industrial controls, communication skills, computer skills, requirement documentation, process verification