General Assembler/Mod A

Job Description

Job Description

Job details:

Job title: Mod A assembler

Shift: 1st, 2nd & 3rd shift available

Duration: 3 -6 months of contract

General Purpose:

Performs a variety of component installations and inspections on electronic assemblies/subassemblies along a production line. May perform minor repairs as necessary.

Principle Accountabilities : Duties performed in this role vary depending on the business unit, location or product being manufactured. Following is a list of possible duties:

· Reads work orders, follows production drawings and sample assemblies, or receives verbal instructions regarding duties to be performed.

· 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.

· Mounts assembled components to boards or units.

· May install multi-level subassemblies and modules into Racks using complex configurations.

· Installs finished assemblies or subassemblies in cases and cabinets.

· Assembles and attaches hardware, such as caps, clamps, knobs and switches, to assemblies.

· Performs intermediate assembly tasks, such as potting, encapsulating, sanding, cleaning, epoxy bonding, curing, stamping, etching, impregnating and color-coding parts and assemblies.

· Tends machines that press, shape or wind component parts.

· Performs online go-not-go testing and inspection to ensure parts and assemblies meet production specifications and standards.

· Sets up station with the correct documents and components per assembly drawing.

· Handles/install polarized/non-polarized components on designated location on product.

· Adjusts or trims materials from components to achieve specified electrical requirements or dimensional characteristics.

· Assist in performing repair work.

· Communicates any process problems with peers, leads, supervisors and/or engineers.

· Perform preventative maintenance on production line machinery.

Specialized Job Responsibilities may be required for certain assembler positions. These could include one or more of the following duties:

· Connects component lead wires to printed circuit or routes and connects wires between individual component leads and other components, connectors, terminals and contact points.

· Performs light physical tasks such as changing conveyor width.

· Performs solder masking, taping non-solderable area, installing e-prom into the sockets, and placing Rev labels on the boards per production's documents.

· Properly loads boards on pallets.

· Inspects nonconforming solder join defects on PTH and SMT chips component.

· Collects data using the SPC charts.

· Fills out returned forms of conforming and nonconforming materials and prepares set up kits for incoming shift.

· Performs basic touch up, removal and placement, inspecting own work and the work of others following applicable work instructions and quality procedures.

· Detects nonconforming defects and their defect codes to enter into shop floor control systems.

· Assists, instructs and qualifies new operators.

· Reports deviations from standard procedures to engineering or supervisor and provides inputs on quality improvements.

· Systems - Assemble complex units for wiring, connecting difference sub-assemblies and nodes into large rack systems.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work that requires repetitive motion. Employee may be occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.

Physical Demands: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Have the ability, visual acuity and manual aptitude to recognize and accurately assemble/install components according to manufacturing documentation. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, handle small components, and reach with hands and arms. The employee may be required to use a microscope for long periods of time. The employee frequently is required to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Systems employees may lift up to 50 pounds and push 200 pound racks. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

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