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Hayward Holdings Inc. (NYSE "HAYW") is the largest manufacturer of residential swimming pool equipment in the world, with a significant presence in the commercial pool market that is continuously growing. Hayward designs, manufactures, and markets a full line of residential and commercial pool and spa equipment including pumps, filters, heating, cleaners, salt chlorinators, automation, lighting, safety, flow control and energy solutions at our company owned facilities. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Hayward also has facilities in Tennessee, Arizona, and Rhode Island as well as Canada, Spain, France, Australia, and China.

Position Overview: Responsible for both automated surface and manual surface mount manufacturing. Assist with set-up operation, and adjustment of SMT equipment. Monitors and maintains equipment to meet company standards. May be responsible for quality assurance and documentation. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under close direction of Senior personnel in the functional area. (Senior SMT Operators and Manufacturing Engineering group). Reports to PCBA Lead/Supervisor. Works under moderate supervision.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities:

Demonstrates knowledge, safety, and operation of SMT equipment by written work instruction, equipment manual and verbal instruction. Must be familiar with Surface-Mount Technology (SMT) electronic components and SMT assembly process

Must learn the principles of ESD and use ESD & MSD precautions in material handling

Must complete various Production and Quality control logs

Must be able to read and comprehend a Bill of Material (BOM)

Must be able to learn to operate automated SMT assembly equipment including, but not limited to, Stencil Printer, Pick and Place Machine, Reflow Oven, AOI, Storage Towers and stencil wash equipment (Specific machine training available)

Within a reasonable time, complete a reading of area procedures

Reports issues with area equipment and process in a timely manner. Completes machine Trouble Reports

Must develop an understanding of SMT feeder & tape sizes as well as feeder and tape pitches

Must be able to follow PCB assemblies through process and report discrepancies to Supervisor, line lead or SMT technician

Must develop component identification knowledge

Must be able to properly pick components from stock to set-up and re-load feeders

Must be able to perform visual inspections of SMT assemblies as indicated by BOM's and visual aids

Must develop the ability to run SMT assembly and AOI equipment; startup, load recipe, error resolution, adjustments, production runs, shut down.

Must be able to accurately sort and segregate good units from failed AOI assemblies

Must be able to unload finished assemblies from equipment and store according to work instructions

Must maintain general machine cleaning and upkeep based on PM schedules

Must be familiar with and able to use hand tools, screwdrivers, pliers, cutters, etc.

Must maintain a neat work area

Must practice safe work habits and report unsafe conditions to supervisor

Progress towards being responsible for quality, quantity and inspection of work performed

Other duties may be assigned as required

Qualifications:

Ability to read and write in English to work from BOM's, Visual Aids, assembly drawings, work instructions and complete a wide variety of production and Quality Control logs.

SMT soldering ability including minor touch up, repair/replacement of fine pitch parts

Must be able to use a microscope to verify component placement, orientation, and fine pitch repairs

Willingness to operate machines and learn processes out of the normal SMT scope.

Must possess basic computer skills and be comfortable using Microsoft Windows, Microsoft office products such as Word and Excel and a variety of machine computer interfaces (GUI's).

Must be able to understand, interpret and resolve error messages from varied machines

Must have a general knowledge of manufacturing processes, electronics, and be able to read and interpret assembly prints, follow visual aids and written area work instructions

Able to work with speed and accuracy and follow verbal instructions

Able to communicate effectively and relate to co-workers

Must have visual acuity to read prints, part numbers and interpret color codes on wires and components

Education and Experience:

High school diploma/GED

Must have 6 months - 2 years of experience in SMT

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, stand, and walk. The employee will frequently be required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds using proper lifting techniques. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.