Operator II

NDT Technician

For over 50 years, our talented employees at Zetec have been advancing nondestructive testing (NDT) standards. NDT is a testing and analysis technique used by many different industries such as oil & gas, military, power generation, aerospace and much, much more. Zetec is a global leader in NDT and located right here in beautiful Snoqualmie, WA.

Job Summary

Performs a variety of production electrical and mechanical assembly and inspection operations at an intermediate to advanced level.

Essential Job Functions

• Wire, solder, and assemble fabricated components to make electrical and mechanical assemblies.
• Fit, align, calibrate, and adjust parts and mechanisms to meet tolerances and product operating requirements.
• Repair assemblies that fail to meet requirements.
• Utilize established Best Known Methods on multiple steps and product types.
• Meet established build time and quality standards on both basic, intermediate, and advanced tasks.
• Follow assembly work instructions, drawings, quality assurance procedures, and directives from department leads.
• Report problems with work instructions, procedures, mechanical parts, electrical continuity, or anything else negatively affecting quality to the Lead or Supervisor.
• Organize and complete work assignments in a timely manner, limiting unproductive time.
• Seek to improve skill set and learn new assembly methods.
• Contribute improvement ideas and respond to change productively. Provide input for work instructions.
• Maintain department cleanliness. Follow all company safety policies and Quality Assurance requirements. Work overtime as required. Other duties as required in support of the department and the company.

Supervisor Responsibilities

• This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function 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.
• Ability to assemble and solder small components utilizing a microscope.
• Ability to accurately identify components.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, handling frequent interruptions and shifting priorities.
• Intermediate verbal communications skills.
• Must be able to read and follow English work instruction.
• Excellent hand/eye coordination and dexterity. Strong mechanical aptitude for use of tools in production operations. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and wiring drawings. Intermediate problem solving and interpersonal skills. Must be detail oriented, accurate and methodical.

Education and/or Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent is required.
• Minimum two (2) years assembly experience, including one (1) year of soldering experience in a manufacturing facility.
• Previous experience soldering under a microscope required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Soldering or Electronic Assembly certificate from a vocational technical institute is desired.

Language Skills

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to perform work assignments requiring repetitive motions.
• Ability to hear, see, and speak.
• Lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work is performed around production equipment and incumbents may be exposed to fumes from acetone, coolants, solvents, and oils.

Personal Protective Equipment Requirements

• Closed toe close heeled shoes required on manufacturing floor.

Travel

• 0%

Why Zetec:

• Zetec is located on the Snoqualmie Ridge! Soak in the mountain views of Mt Si or take an afternoon walk to the falls. Are you thinking Snoqualmie is too far? Maybe not! Zetec is easily accessible just off I-90/Hwy 18 and for many is a reverse commute from most points in the Puget Sound. Not convinced? Google it! It's really not as far as you think.
• Have an opportunity to learn from the best! Our employee tenure is an average of 17 years! That's almost two decades of knowledge to take in.
• And once you get here, we balance our work with play. There are ample opportunities to engage in activities other than just work. We have on-site games, a gym that has equipment for yoga to CrossFit, healthy snack offerings, birthday breaks (everything in moderation, right?!), Summer BBQs, and so much more.
• Zetec offers a flexible work environment that works for almost anyone's schedule. We even offer hybrid work schedules for certain positions.
• We offer comprehensive benefits package of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life & AD&D insurance, 401(k) + company match, short-term/long-term disability. Our benefits package also include 10 days of vacation (and increases over time), 8 paid holidays along with 3 floating holidays to use at your leisure, accrued sick leave, paid volunteer time, tuition assistance, team participation stipends, and more.

Zetec is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to building, promoting, and cultivating a safe and inclusive work environment. We welcome individuals with diverse talents, backgrounds, working styles and skill sets. We believe that diversity will lead us to a stronger team that will foster continued innovation and allow us to better serve our customers and communities.