Electronics Assembler

General Summary:

• Performs any combination of the following tasks through verbal or detailed written instructions to manufacture/disassemble/rework/repair surface mount (including J-leaded devices, 0402 or smaller devices, fine pitch, BGA, etc.) and/or through-hole printed circuit card assemblies, flex circuits, sub-assemblies, and/or electronic mechanical assemblies.
• Duties include (but not limited to) board and/or component preparation, printed circuit board stuffing and/or assembly, touch up, manually soldering components, box-building.
• Perform modifications or upgrades or removal and/or replacement of electro-mechanical, surface mount (including J-leaded devices, 0402 or smaller devices, fine pitch, BGA, etc.), through-hole components.
• Tends machines that solder/desolder, press, shape, wind, or place component parts.
• Cleans and deglosses parts using cleaning devices, solutions, and abrasives.
• Preforms intermediate assembly tasks, such as conformal coating, potting, encapsulating, sanding, cleaning, bonding, curing, stamping, etching, impregnating and color-coding parts and assemblies.
• May perform informal, self in-process checks on manufactured items prior to submitting to authorized formal inspection and/or test personnel for determining product validation and final acceptance.
• May assemble cabinets, chassis, consoles, or similar devices and with manual/electronic or electro-mechanical equipment.
• May assist other related job classifications when directed.
• Required to interpret process routings, wiring diagrams and similar production planning documents or drawings.
• Should be familiar with the collection and analysis of data for Statistical Process Controls.
• Performs other required activities, as assigned.
• Must demonstrate competencies necessary to meet business requirements.
• May perform as a member or leader of a functional and/or cross-functional team.

Experience Required:

• Two years' experience in assembly/rework/repair of electronic equipment including circuit cards with surface mount and through-hole components is desired but not mandatory.

Knowledge Required:

• A practical knowledge of such as: electronic component identification, ability to work from routing instructions, and interpretation of mechanical and electrical schematics is required.
• Previous training in industry soldering and assembly standards (IPC– 610, IPC-620, IPC–7711, and/or J-STD-001) and experience in Electronic Worker Cable & Chassis, and Electronic Worker Circuit Card positions is preferred.
• Solder verification for fine pitch is required including some/all of IPC 7711 Rework procedures.

Education Required:

• High School degree or GED equivalent.

Essential Physical/Mental Requirements:

• Maximum weight to be handled will be aligned with Environmental Safety and Health governing documentation.
• The majority of the work is to be performed in a sitting position.
• May occasionally perform duties in a standing, kneeling or squatting position.
• Good eyesight and ability to distinguish color is necessary.

Special Requirements:

• The position requires the use of solvents, flux, thinners, and other cleaning compounds.
• Use of visual aids may be required such as magnification lenses, binocular microscopes and specific personal safety equipment.
• Secret security clearance may be required.
• Ability to achieve and maintaining appropriate solder certifications is a requirement of the position.