San Diego, CA

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Requires a high school diploma and some degree of vocational or technical training and 0-2 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experienced in using hand tools and some power tools (power drills, sanders, small lathe etc.)
• Basic level understanding of mechanical hardware (nuts, bolts, screws, etc.) assembly.
• Basic level knowledge of blueprints, Bill of Materials and mechanical drawings.
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language at a level that allows for the comprehension of detailed work instructions and the legible completion of paperwork.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Exhibits mechanical aptitude.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Requires ability to perform simple mathematical calculations.
• Must be available for overtime weekdays and Saturdays as needed.

Under close supervision, performs a wide variety of electronic and electro-mechanical subassembly and assembly operations of a semi-skilled nature to build up and assemble simple units such as power supplies, modules, chassis drawers, cable harnesses, PC boards, electronic systems and subassemblies. Solders and de-solders through-hole and surface mount technology (SMT) components.  Installs and/or removes discrete components such as transformers, resistors, transistors, capacitors, inductors, etc., on to printed circuit assemblies (PCA’s), panels using both traditional soldering iron and or hot air techniques.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Follows production drawings, sample assemblies and verbal instructions with general supervision.  Understands and applies established acceptable workmanship practices to all facets of electronic assembly.
• Interprets and works from electromechanical schematics, drawings, work instructions and bills of material to understand the required parts and steps needed to complete the assigned assembly.
• Reads worksheets and wiring diagrams, selects components, such as transistors, resistors, relays, capacitors, and integrated circuits.
• Connects component lead wires to printed circuit or routes and connects wires between individual component leads and other components, connectors, terminals, and contact points.
• Positions and aligns parts in specified relationship to each other in jig, fixture, or other holding device.
• Crimps, stakes, screws, bolts, rivets, welds, solders, cements, press fits, or performs similar operations to join or secure parts in place.
• Uses hand and small power tools to place small components in boards, cables, connectors, etc. Inspect parts and performs basic tests.
• May perform other assembly tasks such as potting, encapsulating, sanding, cleaning, epoxy bonding, curing, stamping, etching, impregnating, and color coding parts and assemblies.
• Performs hand soldering using a soldering iron.
• May perform work (soldering and general inspection) under microscope.
• Performs online go-not-go testing and inspection to ensure parts and assemblies meet production specifications and standards.
• Troubleshoots and replaces defects of finished products.
• Reworks and repairs defective units rejected by inspection or test personnel.
• Follows safety procedures in the use and handling of flammable and hazardous chemicals required to meet all cleanliness specifications.
• Ensures that quality checks are completed throughout the manufacturing process.
• Records information on production records, logs and other report forms.

The Production Equipment Operator –Molder is responsible for setting up and operating transfer molding, injection molding & dispensing machines used in the production of polyurethane, neoprene, and/or epoxy connectors and bodies. The operator works from process sheets and production drawings to perform production molding of components in accordance with established policies and procedures.   Operators in this category should be able to safely run the equipment with some supervision, be open to training by more senior molders, bring concerns to cell Lead or Supervisor, recognize good parts from bad.

*** This position will train on 1st shift and then be assigned to 2nd shift schedule***