1st Shift Mechanical Assembler

Req. Number

26-509

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

• Meet daily, weekly, and monthly production goals.

• Communicate effectively to leadership regarding issues/status/performance during a given shift.

• Maintains an effective relationship with Quality and Engineering teams to ensure production goals are met.

• Prepares work to be accomplished by studying instructions and following blueprint specifications.

• Performing a variety of inspections to ensure that it meets/exceeds IPC standards.

• Performing pass downs with outgoing/incoming shifts.

• Operate Production equipment (Conformal Coat, Plasma Cleaners, Cure Ovens, etc.).

• Able to perform all tasks in the Mechanical Assembly operation (Wash, Bake, Underfill, Masking, curing, demasking and cleaning/touch up).

• Apply underfill and masking material according to specifications and under simulated conditions.

• Overtime is available and encouraged.

• Prepare PCBs for coating by masking connectors, components, and keep-out areas according to work instructions and engineering drawings.

• Apply conformal coatings using automatic coating equipment, Global Precision Dispensing Systems (GPD).

• Inspect coated assemblies for coverage, thickness, uniformity, and defects using microscopes and other inspection tools.

• Operate, clean, and maintain conformal coating machines, spray equipment, curing ovens, and related tools.

• Follow production schedules, traveler documentation, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Perform rework or touch-up operations to correct coating issues without damaging the PCB or components.

• Ensure all handling and processing of coatings and/or other material comply with safety guidelines, PPE requirements, and chemical handling policies.

• Support continuous improvement by identifying process issues, suggesting improvements, and assisting in process validations when required.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Typically requires one year of experience or less.

• Ability to work under a microscope for long periods of time.

• Must have meticulous hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

• Must be detailed oriented and able to multitask.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• OT is available & encouraged.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of IPC-610 standards.

• 1+ years in a Mechanical Assembly position or similar position.

• Experience in electronics manufacturing or PCB assembly preferred.

• Knowledge of ESD (Electrostatic discharge) procedures.

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Why Mercury?

Why should you join Mercury Systems?

Mercury Systems is a technology company that makes the world a safer, more secure place. We push processing power to the tactical edge, making the latest commercial technologies profoundly more accessible for today's most challenging aerospace and defense missions. From silicon to system scale, Mercury enables customers to accelerate innovation and turn data into decision superiority. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, Mercury employs more than 2,300 people in 24 locations worldwide. To learn more, visit mrcy.com

Our Culture

We are committed to making Mercury a great place to work, no matter where our employees are located. We offer a casual and enjoyable atmosphere that allows employees to learn and grow. We help and care for one another and work as one to achieve results for us and for our customers. We value communication and transparency, and strive to foster two-way dialogue at all levels of the organization. We are committed to lifelong learning, offering comprehensive skills training and tuition reimbursement. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or you are an experienced professional, it's important to us that you feel recognized and rewarded for your contributions.

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