What are the responsibilities and job description for the PCBA Production/Secondary Operations Lead position at Pro-Active Engineering?
The PCBA Production/Secondary Operations Lead position is responsible for supervising production employees within their assigned area while performing the work required for specific specialized assignments. The position follows standard work methods and practices safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible.
Essential Functions
1. Provide employee coaching and development within department to IPC-A-610 standards.
2. Assign and oversee the following work daily for direct reports.
- Populate printed circuit boards with thru-hole or secondary operation components.
- Programming and Testing of printed computer boards
- Solder thru-hole components per IPC-A-610 class 2 and 3 standards as needed.
- Depanelize printed circuit boards.
- Trimming, clipping, tinning of wires and leads.
- Prep raw components for secondary operations.
- Washing of finished printed circuit board assemblies.
- Properly label or mark circuit boards.
- Package and box assemblies as required for shipping.
- Glue, epoxy and mask circuit boards.
- Conformal coat circuit boards.
- Operate PCBA Manufacturing Equipment.
3. Move and manage flow of product through the various secondary operations processes.
4. Transfer and complete routing operations in ERP software.
5. Review and disposition nonconforming product and determine appropriate resolution.
6. Work toward continuous improvement of assigned area.
7. Attend and report at daily production meeting.
8. Follow internal assembly process documentation ensuring product meets internal, customer, and regulatory requirements.
9. Inspection of soldered thru-hole components.
10. Final inspection of thru-hole and surface mount components.
11. Ensure team members are logging their time in ERP system.
12. Work with other leads and managers to ensure good work flow thru the company.
13. Random in process inspection to ensure quality product is being produced.
14. Guide and manage a team of employees daily, overseeing day to day scheduling, workflow management, and ensuring daily goals and on time delivery are achieved while maintaining high quality and safety.
15. Establish clear performance goals and objectives for the team
16. Assess team performance, giving feedback as well as disciplinary actions as needed
17. Log and track daily output and key metrics for the area you are assigned.
18. Ensure machine PM's are done regularly and on schedule by operators.
Competencies
- Leadership
- Problem Solving/Analysis
- Results Driven
- Communication Proficiency
- Organizational Skills
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork Oriented
- Technical Capacity
Supervisory Responsibility
As a Lead, this position oversees all employees in their assigned area, which may include thru-hole, wave, packaging and box build areas and is responsible for the performance management within their department.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, use fine hand motor skills/dexterity, use repetitive motions, and lift and/or move up to 40 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Required Education and Experience
- High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Knowledge of electronic components and equipment.
- Ability to perform surface mount component soldering on printed circuit boards to IPC standards.
- Experience inspecting thru-hole and surface mount components on printed circuit board assemblies to IPC-A- 610 standards.
- Basic computer skills, including Windows and Microsoft Office.
- Experience and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent.
- Prior experience in a leadership role
Compensation and Benefits:
Pro-Active Engineering offers a competitive wage based on experience and a generous benefits package to include health, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, retirement plan with a company match, FSA, paid vacation, sick days, holidays and Gain Sharing bonuses. We also offer a business casual dress code. You can wear jeans every day!
This position is not eligible for sponsorship of employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for any US employer.
Pro-Active Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other category protected by law.