The Manufacturing Associate collaborates directly with Team Coordinator and department supervisor to ensure surface mount and through hold solder meets or exceeds IPC standards. This position is key to company quality standards.Vanguard EMS, Inc. is in the service business. Even with Vanguard’s state of the art technology, vastmanufacturing capability, and leading-edge information tools, we wake up every day thinking about how best toserve our customers, suppliers, and the communities in which we live.RequirementsWhat you’ll do: Inspect boards produced from hand or machine assembly processes and ensure that all customer andregulatory requirements are met. Perform WIP transactions in Vanguard’s software system to assure proper traceability. Communicate quality issues to the appropriate team, Manager and Engineer as needed. Stop work flow as needed to stop the repeated manufacture of defective products. Motivate team and create a positive team working environment. Ensure benches, tools and equipment are maintained and in good working condition Drive continuous improvement by looking for opportunities for improvement and working projects Maintain a clean and highly organized area and perform other duties as assigned.Education and/or Experience High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent Ability to obtain J-STD and IPC certification within 90 days.Other Skills High-level critical thinking, analysis, attention to detail, and excellent written and oral communication skills Demonstrated highly motivated strong leadership and teambuilding skills with self-motivation, problemsolving abilities, team spirit and a “hands on” mentality. Ability to use microscope and effectively manipulate small and/or fragile components for extended time. Ability to use visual aids, complicated drawings to verify quality products. Communicate in person, over the phone, email, internet or in writing in a positive, professional manner. Knowledge of common Manufacturing processes and/or equipment operation.Preferred Qualifications Associates Degree in Electronic or Mechanical engineering J-STD and IPC Certification Experience of SMT, through-hole, wave and/or selective solder processes and/or equipment operations.While performing the duties of this job, the employee uses his/her hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls;reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear. The employee uses production equipment. Specific visionrequirements of this job include close vision and distance vision.The physical demands and work environment characteristics described above are representative of those an employeeencounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration foremployment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability orprotected veteran status.This Job Posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities associated with this position.Management reserves the right to modify and assign other duties as necessaryBenefitsEmployees enjoy a benefits package including: Medical, Dental & Vision 401K (with employer match) Paid time off Paid holidaysProfit sharing
The Manufacturing Associate collaborates directly with Team Coordinator and department supervisor to ensure surface mount and through hold solder meets or exceeds IPC standards. This position is key to company quality standards.
Vanguard EMS, Inc. is in the service business. Even with Vanguard’s state of the art technology, vast
manufacturing capability, and leading-edge information tools, we wake up every day thinking about how best to
serve our customers, suppliers, and the communities in which we live.
Requirements
What you’ll do:
Inspect boards produced from hand or machine assembly processes and ensure that all customer andregulatory requirements are met.
Perform WIP transactions in Vanguard’s software system to assure proper traceability. Communicate quality issues to the appropriate team, Manager and Engineer as needed. Stop work flow as needed to stop the repeated manufacture of defective products. Motivate team and create a positive team working environment. Ensure benches, tools and equipment are maintained and in good working condition Drive continuous improvement by looking for opportunities for improvement and working projects Maintain a clean and highly organized area and perform other duties as assigned.Education and/or Experience
High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent Ability to obtain J-STD and IPC certification within 90 days.Other Skills
High-level critical thinking, analysis, attention to detail, and excellent written and oral communication skills Demonstrated highly motivated strong leadership and teambuilding skills with self-motivation, problemsolving abilities, team spirit and a “hands on” mentality.
Ability to use microscope and effectively manipulate small and/or fragile components for extended time. Ability to use visual aids, complicated drawings to verify quality products. Communicate in person, over the phone, email, internet or in writing in a positive, professional manner. Knowledge of common Manufacturing processes and/or equipment operation.Preferred Qualifications
Associates Degree in Electronic or Mechanical engineering J-STD and IPC Certification Experience of SMT, through-hole, wave and/or selective solder processes and/or equipment operations.While performing the duties of this job, the employee uses his/her hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls;
reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear. The employee uses production equipment. Specific vision
requirements of this job include close vision and distance vision.
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described above are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or
protected veteran status.
This Job Posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities associated with this position.
Management reserves the right to modify and assign other duties as necessary
Benefits
Employees enjoy a benefits package including:
Medical, Dental & Vision 401K (with employer match) Paid time off Paid holidaysProfit sharing