Operator 2 at Marki Microwave in Morgan Hill, CA

JOB SUMMARY

Operator Level 2 must have good technical knowledge and process great manual dexterity. Ability to read instructions represented in manuals, drawings, schematics, etc. and follow them with precision. Will use your hands or machines to do the job with great precision and accuracy.

This is a temp-to-hire position

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assemble products using soldering iron, microscope, and various small hand tools.
• Follow instructions on assembly/outline drawings, bill of materials, and work instructions.
• Use dispensing equipment to manually apply epoxy for staking.
• Mechanical assembly using small power tools.
• Solder seal stainless steel housings to gross leak and non-gross leak standards.
• Use hot plates and soldering irons to solder microelectronic assemblies such as diodes, wires, coils, chip components, and surface mount components.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Meet production output requirements while maintaining high quality.
• Proficient in building SMT and connectorized products.
• Communicate with leads, technicians, supervisors, and management when issues, malfunctions, or non-conformances arise.
• Solder different types of alloys including leaded, lead free, and gold-tin.
• Solder reflow inside of housings and onto SMT devices such as QFNs.
• Use advanced assembly techniques such as twisting circuit lines, bend cut diodes, and soldering in place while minimizing mechanical stress.
• Solder pins, feedthroughs, ribbons, and coupler pins.
• Perform die attach assembly using conductive and non-conductive epoxies.
• Build complex low and high frequency RF sub-assemblies.
• Conduct in-line inspection to identify defects and ensure quality.
• Utilize MES system to efficiently manage tasks.

REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED required; some college is preferred.
• 1-2 years of soldering or other microelectronic assembly experience.
• Ability to work eight (8) hours under a microscope and utilize hand tools; good dexterity, eye/hand coordination.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy are required.
• Knowledge of manufacturing, equipment maintenance, safety management, and controls and instrumentation
• May perform On-the-Job training, as needed

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Dexterity and hand-eye coordination, including the ability to grasp, manipulate, and assemble parts and components that are often very small
• Focus on quality control

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Communication: Successful communication involves five components. Verbal communication refers to your ability to speak clearly and concisely. Nonverbal communication includes the capacity to project positive body language and facial expressions. Written communication refers to your skillfulness in composing text messages, reports, and other types of documents. Visual communication involves your ability to relay information using pictures and other visual aids. Active listening should also be considered a key communication soft skill because it helps you listen to and actually hear what others say. You need to be able to listen to understand how to best communicate with someone.
• Teamwork: Collaborate with others to achieve common goals. Build strong, positive working relationships with supervisor and team members/coworkers. Exercise the ability to compromise and be adaptable.
• Integrity / Work Ethic: Deal with Conflict Properly. Report Unethical Behavior. Be upfront about your short comings. Be willing to do hard work. Take accountability for your actions. Be a team player. Respect others. Don’t abuse your power. Keep morale up.
• Interpersonal Skills: Interpersonal competencies help you interact, communicate, and collaborate with others effectively. Typical examples of interpersonal skills include empathy, active listening, and emotional intelligence.