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At Benchmark, we are driven by our purpose: to innovate for a healthier, safer, and better-connected world to create a brighter future. When you join us, you become part of a team passionate about making a meaningful impact across various sectors, including commercial aerospace, defense, advanced computing, next-generation communications, complex industrials, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment. We prioritize career growth, fostering a culture that ensures you reach your full potential. At Benchmark, your work is purpose-driven, enabling you to create a positive impact on the world and make your career truly meaningful. You'll be part of a collaborative and inclusive team that values your ideas and contributions.
Summary:
The Production Inspector performs routine visual, mechanical and electrical inspection of printed circuit boards, systems and sub-assemblies at several points in the operation for quality in compliance with required standards.
Responsibilities:
• Works from detailed Process Sheets, Visual Aid Packages, Engineering Change Orders, Production Change Notices, Critical Item List and other relevant written instructions
• Inspects for proper positioning of components, soldering, markings and other various quality requirements related to various manufacturing technologies, which may include touch-up or defects found in the inspection process
• Obtains the appropriate paperwork and necessary drawings for each job assignment and verifies the paperwork as the correct effective date
• Verifies placement, polarity and labels on circuit boards
• Uses Defect Code List to identify defects and route boards to rework/repair facilities
• Performs minimal rework/repair duties as necessary
• Performs minimal hand solder operations on printed circuit board assemblies
• Completes necessary routing tasks per procedure
• Enters board and/or systems quantities into the Baan ERP system
• Inputs data into PFS
• Performs duties under close supervision
• Checks configuration on all assemblies
• Participates in providing timely feedback to other operations, management and support engineering as appropriate
• Follows and maintains accurate process documentation and recommend improvements
• Complies and follow all company policies and procedures
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors.
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Builds productive internal/external working relationships.
• Utilize optical equipment to determine the acceptability of components and solder.
• Operate the Nicolet X-ray machine and other sophisticated inspection equipment and interpret the results.
• Utilize a majority of the inspection tools available on the production floor.
• Developing professional expertise, applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues.
• Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments. Performs job responsibilities with little to no supervision. Mentors coworkers in the inspection area and equipment.
Other information:
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years of experience of basic electronics manufacturing
• May perform one or more of the following: PIR, WPI, FPI, AOI
• 2+ years of advanced electronics inspection (i.e. AOI)
• Ability to work with and train diverse groups
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Effective multitasking skills and the ability to take on additional responsibilities as required
• Effective organization and prioritization skills
• Demonstrate high attention to detail
• Ability to work with diverse groups
• Demonstrates discretion, confidentiality, independent judgment and professionalism.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and guidance, exercising discretion and independent judgment.
• Understanding of and ability to use continuous improvement tools.
• Strong customer service and client focus
• Working knowledge of productivity tools, including Microsoft Office products and WebEx conferencing software
• Ability to support a 24/7 global business operation as required
• Ability to work overtime when needed
• Accepting of opportunities to train on new equipment and to cross-train into other site operations, as needed
• Participates in continuous improvement activity
Education: Highschool degree/GED
Geographical Location: New Hampshire, Nashua
Physical Location: Nashua, NH
Shift: Shift 4
Work Schedule: F-Su 0600-1830
Full Time
In our innovative environment, you'll work with cutting-edge technology, leading the way in engineering design and delivering world-class manufacturing services for products that make a real difference in the lives of others. At Benchmark, your career is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to be part of something bigger, where your work matters and helps shape a brighter future for everyone. Together, we will achieve extraordinary things.
Export Control: This job position may include access to controlled information or technology covered under applicable U.S. export control laws. As such, employment for this job position may be contingent on either verification that an applicant falls under the definition of a "U.S. Person" (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status) or on the Company timely obtaining any necessary export license required under federal laws. The Company evaluates such export license situations on a case-by-case basis and may decline to proceed with a job applicant in its sole discretion since export license applications can take many weeks to be processed.
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