The Manufacturing Associate – Mechanical is responsible for manufacturing of printed circuit board assemblies to specification and in a timely manner.

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.

What you’ll do:

• Navigate and perform transactions in Smarter Production System
• Follow safety protocols, material handling process, and written work instructions
• Set-up and operate press fit and detab machines
• Press components into circuit boards
• Perform torque testing and 1st piece run inspection process
• Maintain the condition of fixtures, tooling, and detab equipment
• Work with Coordinator and Engineering to improve processing
• Maintain a clean work area
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need:

• Basic proficiency in computer systems including Microsoft Excel (vlookups, etc), Office, and Outlook

• Read, understand & write English
• Ability to work well with others or by themselves
• Detail-oriented
• Able to demonstrate sound decision making and mechanical ability
• Work safely in a manufacturing environment

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• Experience using electronics prep tools
• Knowledge and use of IPC 610 and J-STD

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with pneumatic presses, machine set-up, and/or prepping electronics components
• Soldering PCBA’s

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 holidays
• Profit sharing