Electronic Assembler - SMT/AOI

As an Assembler - SMT and AOI Operator at Microwave Products Group - Pole/Zero Corporation in West Chester, OH, you will be responsible for operating Automated Optical Inspection Equipment and solder electronic components to designated locations on printed circuit boards to IPC-A-610 Class 3 requirements., * Assemble and/or rework microcircuits, requiring fine hand assembly with the use of microscopes, soldering irons, heat pencils, board warmers and specialized equipment.

• Incorporation of engineering change to new and existing products at board level.
• Record activity into a database using scanner and keyboard.
• Configuration control documentation
• Read and interpret assembly instructions, guidelines and drawings.
• Perform preliminary spot checks and quality inspections off the SMT line and your own work.
• Setup, load programs and run AOI machine to inspect Surface Mounted Technology placed parts.
• Review AOI results, verify defects that are called out and rework as needed.
• Perform visual magnification with scopes to manually verify component placement, solder joints and polarity.
• Escalate reoccurring errors or defects to engineering and/or SMT Machine Operators.
• Keep a clean, organized and safe workstation area.

• Good soldering skills - ability to pass the J-STD-001 Requirements for Electrical and Electronic Assemblies.
• Basic computer skills.
• Attention to details required.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints and parts lists required.
• Working knowledge of IPC-A-610.
• Ability to interface effectively with internal customers.
• Ability to work closely with all levels of the organization.
• Strong hand-eye coordination for handling small electronic parts and using magnification tools.
• Ability to report line or material issues clearly to supervisors, leads, engineering and quality control., * Must be a US person (US Citizen or Permanent Resident - Green Card Holder)
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two plus years of soldering experience with THT and SMT hand soldering practices required.
• Experience assembling high thermal mass boards a plus.
• Familiarity of IPC 610 or J-STD expectations

• Annual incentive plan (bonus)
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Up to 10 paid holidays/year
• 4 hours voluntary time off to volunteer for your favorite charity
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, subject to applicable premium deductions
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance - 100% company paid
• Other ancillary insurance options available
• 401(k) retirement account with matching MPG contributions & profit sharing (if applicable)
• Profit Sharing Plan - potential up to 3% of base salary
• Educational Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Gym membership reimbursement up to $120 per year