Automation Technician I

Advanced Assembly, Inc. (AAI), located in University Research Park on the west side of Madison, is adding an Automation Technician I position to our well-trained and experienced staff. Advanced Assembly is an electronics manufacturing services provider of electronic assemblies and products. Our exceptional reputation has been earned through the years, based on production capability, reliability and quality.

This full-time position offers a First Shift schedule, a competitive starting wage, and a full benefits package. Wage depending on experience. Absent undue hardship, Advanced Assembly will make reasonable accommodations for religious beliefs and individuals with disabilities.

New Employees - Sign-On Bonus: The company is offering a $1,500 sign-on bonus to newly-hired full-time employees. The bonus will be paid on the first check following successful completion of the employee's 90-day probationary period.

Advanced Assembly offers a diverse, friendly and casual work environment. We have a proven track record of stability, growth and providing advancement opportunities. If you have an interest in working in a high-tech manufacturing environment, while learning, developing and advancing your careers in a skilled trade, we highly recommend you apply!

Job Description: The Automation Technician I is responsible for running, maintaining, and fine tuning programs for all equipment used in related machines used for circuit board assembly in the assigned area. Primarily, this is an entry-level Technician position.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: (Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time).

• Understand and follow all applicable safety and quality system procedures
• Monitor the quality of the product and adjust the machine to comply with quality standards
• Assist other Technicians in unscheduled maintenance, repairs and proto-types as necessary
• Monitor the machines during production, resolve issues, and log results
• Provide general assistance to the workflow in the department as required
• Work on the line to fill in for Machine Operators, as needed
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by primary supervisor

Requirements:

• Associate's degree in Electronics, Computer Programming, PC Repair, Automotive, CNC, or equivalent fields. Relative experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Ability to read, speak and understand both verbal and written instructions in the English language.
• General knowledge of machinery and the ability to take things apart and put them back together.
• Knowledge of Print Circuit board automation is a plus.
• Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Able to distinguish colors, fine circuit detail, and tones.
• Good verbal and written skills to communicate well in a diverse team environment.
• Ability to fill out daily records and logs.

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

• Ability to stand in one area for long periods of time, with minimal breaks.
• Physical ability to move freely and have sufficient reflexes to perform the same tasks repeatedly using hands to complete the task at a constant rate so the assembly line will not be interrupted.
• Hand-eye coordination necessary to work with small electronic parts.
• Ability to lift up to 40lbs on a regular basis.

All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital/veteran/student status, physical appearance, sexual orientation, political beliefs, religion, genetic information, gender identity, a less than honorable discharge from the military, etc. and any other status protected by federal, state or local law and regulations.