Test Operator (Shift 1pm-9pm)

VIAVI Solutions; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

VIAVI Solutions is hiring a Production Test Operator I for the 1:00pm–9:00pm shift. You will load products onto precision test fixtures, orient fixtures correctly in test chambers, and secure electrical connections from products to digital acquisition systems.

You will operate custom thermal dynamic test equipment and computer-based test systems, document test results, and support continuous improvement initiatives within the test floor team.

Qualifications

• Reads test schedules, work orders, manuals, performance specs and wiring diagrams to determine testing procedures.
• Operates custom thermal dynamic test equipment.
• Provides reporting on test status and complications.
• Champions positive attitude and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Loads products onto precision test fixtures and orients fixtures into exact positions in test chambers.
• Secures electrical connections from products to electronic acquisition systems and controls test execution.
• Contributes to development of new test methods and maintenance of test facilities.
• Confers with engineers and technicians regarding testing procedures and results.

Skills

Ownership mindset

Problem-solving

Team player

Time management

Ambitious self-starter

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Electronic test instruments

Computer-based test systems

Thermal dynamic test equipment

Job description

Summary: VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for telecommunications, cloud, enterprises, first responders, military, aerospace, and railway. VIAVI is also a leader in light management technologies for 3D sensing, anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, government and aerospace applications.

Summary: VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for telecommunications, cloud, enterprises, first responders, military, aerospace, and railway. VIAVI is also a leader in light management technologies for 3D sensing, anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, government and aerospace applications. We are the people behind the products that help keep the world connected at home, school, work, at play, and everywhere in between. VIAVI employees are passionate about supporting customer success and we welcome people who bring their best every day to the company – to question, to collaborate and to push for solutions that will delight our customers.

Duties & Responsibilities

Working Hours 1:00pm-9:00pm

Production Test Operator I is responsible for loading products onto precision test fixtures, loading fixtures into exact orientations in test chambers, securing electrical connections from products to electronic acquisition systems and controlling test execution through custom computer applications. They are also a proponent for positive change and continuous improvement within the company.

Qualified candidates will have the following:

• Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on company success
• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
• Team player
• Good time-management skills
• Highly ambitious self-starter
• Ability to focus on fine details
• Great interpersonal and communication skills

Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements

• Performs variety of electronic and electromechanical tests on electronic systems, subassemblies, and parts to ensure unit functions according to specifications or to determine cause of unit failure, using electronic test instruments:
• Reads test schedule, work orders, test manuals, performance specifications, wiring diagrams, and schematics to determine testing procedure and equipment to be used.
• Operate custom thermal dynamic test equipment.
• Operate computer-based test systems.
• Be a champion of positive attitude and leading the team in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Aide in test scheduling and planning as requested.
• Provide reporting on test status and complications.
• Support the reporting of test results.
• Supporting the development of new test methods
• Supporting the maintenance and improvement of test facilities
• Confers with engineers, technicians, production personnel, and others regarding testing procedures and results and to resolve problems.

VIAVI Solutions is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer – minorities/females/veterans/persons with disabilities.