Rework Technician

Rework Technician

Position Summary:

The (Assembler different work center see below & the chart*) reports directly to the Manufacturing Supervisor.  An Assembler performs the value-add operations or transform components to an assembled product according to customer requirements. The Assembler may perform a variety of tasks in accordance with their training, experience, and skill as assigned by their Lead or Supervisor including:

*Work Centers are Technician (highest paid), SMT (next highest paid), Electro Mechanical (next), and THT (Lowest Paid)

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

·       Line setup (Technician, SMT, Electro Mechanical,THT)

·       Machine operation (Ekra printer, Parmi SPI, ASM surface mount placement, Rehm reflow, Viscom AOXI, Ersa Wave Solder, Ersa Selective Solder, Ersa Solder pot, GE Phoenix x-ray, Takaya Flying Probe, GAS router, etc.)

·       Data recording (product completion, time logging, product acceptance, etc.)

·       Visual verification (cosmetic, industry workmanship standards, customer standards)

·       Manual soldering (lead and lead-free soldering of various devices)

·       Component/assembly handling (ESD, MSD)

·       Test operation, test debug (read/interpret schematics, customer test plan, diagnose electrical issues)

·       Defect disposition (rework, repair, use-as-is, MRB)

·       Assembly rework/repair (bring product back to customer specifications)

·       Mechanical assembly (board level mechanical and system level assembly)

·       Assembly and fixture cleaning (Trident batch wash)

·       Support continuous improvement projects

·       Other miscellaneous tasks as assigned

These tasks are performed in accordance with engineering instructions, company standard operating procedures, professional trainings, customer requirements, work center requirements and individual experience.  Overtime may be required.

Qualifications Required/Job Specifications:

·       Ability to use common sense to solve practical problems.

·       Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

·       Executing Quality Management Systems (ISO), Lean and Customer Satisfaction

·       Knowledge of ISO procedures and the ability to maintain quality records and execute ISO activities

·       Proficient with PC-based software including SAP and Microsoft Office Suite, including intermediate to Basic knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Excel.

·       Knowledge and understanding of calibration processes, activities and schedules

·       Strong, effective organizational skills required; detail oriented; ability to multitask.

·       Must be self-directed, dependable, and motivated with excellent relationship and time management skills.

·       Work Center specific training on tools, equipment and processes/procedures (Technician, SMT, Electro Mechanical & THT)

·       Ability to respond to questions from managers and employees.

·       Possess a high level of integrity in handling confidential and sensitive information.

Nonessential Skills and Experience:

·         No education requirement; based on experience.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demand described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand and/or walk for extended periods of time; use hands and fingers to handle panels and boards; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and have steady hands and dexterity.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Decision Making Authority:

·       Ability to use common sense to solve practical problems

·       Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written and oral form

·       Uses a wide range of evidence from diverse sources to identify problems and report them to management

Financial Responsibility:

·    Error in the execution of their responsibilities

·    Executing poorly could have a negative impact the manufacturing process and customer satisfaction

Other Position Requirements Not Previously Noted:

Mathematical Skills:

·       Ability to apply basic concepts of arithmetic

Reasoning Ability:

·       Ability to use common sense to solve practical problems

·       Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form