Production Technician I

SUMMARY

Will perform assemble or modify small electronic precision components that will satisfactorily meet customer and part specifications, usually with supervision. Demonstrates the ability to work with limited supervision and may be called to rotate to a wide array of operations throughout the facility. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Performs a wide variety of production related tasks.
• Ensures quality and consistency in production processes by assessing, modifying, and/or calibrating equipment.
• Reads work orders, follows production drawings and sample assemblies, or receives verbal instructions regarding duties to be performed.
• Positions and aligns parts in specified relationship to each other in fixture, or other holding device.
• Crimps, screws, solders, or performs similar operations to join or secure parts in place, using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment.
• Installs small components/ assemblies or sub assemblies in covers.
• Performs intermediate assembly tasks, such as potting, encapsulating, sanding, cleaning, epoxy bonding, curing, stamping, etching, and color coding parts and assemblies.
• Operates machines that mold, shape, or wind component parts.
• Adjusts or trims materials from components to achieve specified electrical or dimensional characteristics.
• Performs Go-No Go testing and inspection, using magnifying devices, measuring instruments, and electronic test equipment, to ensure parts and assemblies meet production specifications and standards.
• May perform assembly operations under microscope or other magnifying device.
• Maintain an acceptable standard of quantity and quality while performing tasks.
• Participate in cell/team activities to improve process or remedy quality issues.
• Advise the Team Leader or Plant Supervisor of issues that negatively impact the production of a quality part. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.