Manager Wave Solder Machine Operator Jobs in Michigan

What’s The Job?

Do you like an exciting, fast-paced environment? Do you want to be a part of new technology? GHSP, based in West Michigan, is a leading global supplier of mechanical and electromechanical systems to the automotive, transportation, and appliance industry. GHSP is currently hiring an Electronics Process Technician to join our Manufacturing team in Grand Haven.

What You’ll Do

Assures that processes are in control.

Maintains process control through the use of specific tools related to process function such as Standardized Work sheets, visual aids, set up sheets, and change over instructions. Maintains specific machine controls through the use of thermal profiling, diagnostics tools, and equipment validation software.

Implements, and maintains preventative maintenance programs

Implements and performs preventative maintenance to ensure optimum performance and elimination of unnecessary downtime. Ensures the completeness of the system. Assists in the training of preventative maintenance programs for production associates. Conducts all preventative maintenance activities in assigned area, with assistance as needed.

Identifies and eliminates sources of downtime.

With guidance/oversight, applies root cause analysis to identify sources of downtime/extraneous variation. Eliminates downtime through implementation of corrective measures. Assists in problem solving efforts with various teams.

Improves manufacturing processes after program launch.

Improves manufacturing processes after program launch by making machine and process refinements to achieve process control, improve part quality, increase efficiencies, and minimize cost.

Maintains documentation and visual aids.

Works with Team Coordinators, Quality Facilitators, and Process Engineering to maintain documentation and visual aids such as standardized work, combination tables, PCR, and shark attacks relative to current practices.

Maintains knowledge of new process technology.

Maintains current knowledge of latest process and equipment technologies by attending trade show, studying trade publications, benchmarking, etc.

Repairs Electronics machinery and support tools.

Maintain and/or perform repairs of manufacturing equipment with assistance as needed, including, but not limited to pick-and-place machines, screen printers, reflow ovens, drag solder machine, x-rays, coating machine, wave solder, select solder, router, and hand tools/fixtures. Quickly responds to all requests from production teams, team coordinators, and team leaders to inspect, diagnose, trouble-shoot, and repair equipment and machinery issues causing manufacturing issues and downtime. Problem solves and determines root causes to prevent issues from reoccurring and documents these activities.

What You’ll Get

Great people and great teams produce great outcomes for our customers and the communities where we do business. Joining the GHSP team, you’ll get:

• An opportunity to work with team members who are driven by our four core values:
  • Earn Trust
  • Learn By Doing
  • Work Together
  • Steward Our Legacy
• Family health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Clean, temperature-controlled environments
• Opportunity to grow your career at a company committed to looking internally to fill open roles

What You’ll Bring

• Associates Degree in Technical Discipline (electronics field) or equivalent required.
• Technical certification in the electronics field through equipment manufacturers preferred.
• 1-3+ years using lean manufacturing principles in the electronics industry preferred.
• 1-5 years related technical field or equivalent required.

Diversity Statement

GHSP’s approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion starts with recognition that all employees have unique differences. This uniqueness creates strength if we embrace the lived experiences and help employees bring their authentic self to work every day. We want all employees to work in an environment that is safe, respected and empowering. As we welcome one another’s differences, we have an incredible opportunity to strengthen our company culture while continuing to foster innovative thinking.