Benchmark provides comprehensive solutions across the entire product lifecycle, leading through its innovative technology and engineering design services, leveraging its optimized global supply chain, and delivering world-class manufacturing services. The industries we serve include commercial aerospace, defense, advanced computing, next generation telecommunications, complex industrials, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment.

Summary:

The Production Inspector performs routine visual, mechanical and electrical inspection of printed circuit boards, systems and sub-assemblies at several points in the operation for quality in compliance with required standards.

Responsibilities:

* Works from detailed Process Sheets, Visual Aid Packages, Engineering Change Orders, Production Change Notices, Critical Item List and other relevant written instructions

* Inspects for proper positioning of components, soldering, markings and other various quality requirements related to various manufacturing technologies, which may include touch-up or defects found in the inspection process

* Obtains the appropriate paperwork and necessary drawings for each job assignment and verifies the paperwork as the correct effective date

* Verifies placement, polarity and labels on circuit boards

* Uses Defect Code List to identify defects and route boards to rework/repair facilities

* Performs minimal rework/repair duties as necessary

* Performs minimal hand solder operations on printed circuit board assemblies

* Completes necessary routing tasks per procedure

* Enters board and/or systems quantities into the Baan ERP system

* Inputs data into PFS

* Performs duties under close supervision

* Checks configuration on all assemblies

* Participates in providing timely feedback to other operations, management and support engineering as appropriate

* Follows and maintains accurate process documentation and recommend improvements

* Complies and follow all company policies and procedures

* Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned

* Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors.

* Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.

* Builds productive internal/external working relationships.

* Utilize optical equipment to determine the acceptability of components and solder.

* Operate the Nicolet X-ray machine and other sophisticated inspection equipment and interpret the results.

* Utilize a majority of the inspection tools available on the production floor.

* Developing professional expertise, applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues.

* Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments. Performs job responsibilities with little to no supervision. Mentors coworkers in the inspection area and equipment.

Other information:

* 1 years of experience of basic electronics manufacturing

* May perform one or more of the following: PIR, WPI, FPI, AOI

* 2 years of advanced electronics inspection (i.e. AOI)

* Ability to work with and train diverse groups

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills

* Effective interpersonal skills

* Effective multitasking skills and the ability to take on additional responsibilities as required

* Effective organization and prioritization skills

* Demonstrate high attention to detail

* Ability to work with diverse groups

* Demonstrates discretion, confidentiality, independent judgment and professionalism.

* Ability to work with minimal supervision and guidance, exercising discretion and independent judgment.

* Understanding of and ability to use continuous improvement tools.

* Strong customer service and client focus

* Working knowledge of productivity tools, including Microsoft Office products and WebEx conferencing software

* Ability to support a 24/7 global business operation as required

* Ability to work overtime when needed

* Accepting of opportunities to train on new equipment and to cross-train into other site operations, as needed

* Participates in continuous improvement activity

Education:

* High School Diploma or equivalent

Geographical Location: New Hampshire: Nashua

Physical Location: Nashua, NH

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: M-Th 0600-1600

Full Time

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