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AOI Operator

Zentech Manufacturing I
Richardson, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/6/2026
 


Zentech is one of the leading and most highly certified U.S. based Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) providers in North America.  We support original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of medical devices, aerospace and defense products, and industrial equipment with engineering & manufacturing solutions.  These solutions include product design, printed circuit board layout, test development, and manufacturing support through the whole product lifecycle.

The products and designs Zentech support are an integral part of everyday life and in mission critical environments.  Many can be seen every day at sporting events, on delivery trucks, in medical offices, at construction sites, on American farms, and on commercial aircraft.  Other products and designs are unseen but vital, such the work we do for our domestic and foreign military customers who rely on our technical skills to help ensure our country remains safe, our warfighters remain out of harm's way, and our nation's networks remain free from intrusion.

Zentech has developed strengths in the required manufacturing processes for high reliability, high complexity, low-to-medium volume printed circuit boards and box builds, all with best-in-class ability to scale to higher volume products.  Zentech products are proudly Made in America.


Position Description:  

The AOI Operator performs product inspections utilizing the Automated Optical Inspection Machine to ensure product conformance to internal and customer technical requirements.

Major Responsibilities include:

  • Inspecting products using the AOI machine
  • Ensuring solderability meets workmanship standards
  • Identifying part placement is correct
  • Confirming part orientation and polarity is correct 
  • Checks for part skewing, solder defects, and missing parts

Skills

  • Candidates must be able to work in a self-directed manner in a fast-paced working environment 
  • Foster and maintain professional and productive relationships with other staff and management
  • Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrate proficiency in computer-based applications
  • Have experience with electronic assembly 
  • Ability to review and interpret technical data packages for electronic assemblies

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Acceptable visual acuity and eye-hand coordination
  • Must have, or be able to acquire, operator certification for IPC-A-610
  • Must have, or be able to acquire, operator certification for J-STD-001

Physical Demands:

While performing these duties, the employee is required to sit or stand for extended periods of time, reach with hands, and arm, and talk or hear. Employee may be required to lift up to 50 pounds.


Zentech Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Zentech will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to real or perceived classification of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, marital status, religion, national origin, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, or physical or mental disability


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