Manufacturing Operator II

TransCore-Amtech Systems (AMS), a subsidiary of ST Engineering, is seeking a full-time Manufacturing Operator II to join our team in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Summary
Performs various mechanical, automated, or hand assembly, and processing of assemblies and sub-assemblies. Under limited supervision, uses visual aids, wiring lists, and written instructions to assemble, solder, rework or reassemble units or sub-assemblies. May be required to set up, operate and perform routine maintenance on process equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Mechanical assembly, hand soldering, or building of printed wire assemblies (PWA’s) to meet or exceed established quality standards and per the documentation or instructions provided.
• Operates Automated and/or manual assembly equipment such as Pick-N-Place, Wave Solder equipment, and other computerized automated processing apparatus.
• Provides accurate electronic or handwritten data and/or information.

Requirements and Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Typically requires 2 year of related experience.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• The ability to read and interpret technical documents, drawings, and instructions.
• Strong attention to detail, good hand-eye coordination, and manual dexterity
• Prefer experience in the manual assembly of building printed wire assemblies (PWAs)/units.
• Depending on area of assigned, the following may be required; soldering experience and the ability to obtain IPC soldering certification; Certification in operating an automated tag test systems (minimum of 2 certifications – CATTS, E-CATTS or RATTS); Training in operating automated and/or manual assembly machines that includes Pick-N-Place, AOI, Wave Solder and other SMT equipment.
• Basic MS Office Software and data entry skills.
• Good communication skills including reading, writing, and speaking.

Physical Demands/Work Environment
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand; walk; stoop, crouch and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and minimal risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• TransCore complies with federal and state disability laws and provides reasonable accommodation for employees with disabilities.

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