Laminator

Company Description

Summit Interconnect is the largest, privately held PCB manufacturer in North America. The company is focused on the fast-growing defense and high-performance commercial sectors in the North American market. Summit offers solutions ranging from advanced cutting-edge prototyping to complex high-mix, low-to-mid volume production. Summit’s eight facilities are located across California, Illinois, Colorado, and Toronto, Canada. For more information, please visit summitinterconnect.com.

Position Summary: Under general supervision a laminator sets up, operates, and maintains machinery to bind, protect, or strengthen materials (like paper, films, or foils) by applying adhesive or protective lamination films. They read job specifications, monitor machines for quality defects, and perform routine troubleshooting to ensure finished products meet standards.

Responsibilities:

• Acquire knowledge of Summit Traveler and stack up sheet.
• Check material availability.
• Check stack up that core layers match.
• Review prior runs for any changes that may have been made.
• Clean plates and separators for lay-up room.
• Operator may have to oxide layers, if personnel are not available.
• Lay-up layers and book panels for lamination.
• Every panel must be identified according to work order and tool number. Books will be loaded into the press to the right recipe and unloaded/breakdown books if personnel are not available.
• Comprehend industry standards, customer specifications, designated reference materials and their appropriate application.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Work under pressure with time constraints.
• Operate all processes and supporting equipment with little supervision
• Effectively follow company systems and procedures. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment.

Required Skills:

• General ability to speak, read and write English fluently.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Problem solving ability.
• Must be able to cooperate and communicate effectively with management/supervisory staff.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in printed circuit board (PCB) industry will be preferred.
• Understanding of industry standards and appropriate application

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit and/or stand for long period of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. on a regular basis.

Working Hours:

• 1^st shift: 7:30am – 3:30pm
• 2^nd shift: 3:30pm – 11:30pm

Compensation/Benefits:

Summit offers a variety of health and benefit programs which include Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA plans, Hospital and Accident plans, Life Insurance, PTO, and Paid Holidays. Benefits are effective 1st day of the month following 30 days of hire.

Pay Range for this position is $16.00 - $22.00 hour based on experience.

ITAR Compliance Notice

This position requires compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Under ITAR, candidates must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (e.g., "Green Card" holder), asylee, or refugee as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). Applicants who do not meet this requirement may not be eligible for employment in this position.

Summit Interconnect is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Salary : $16 - $22