Prototype Soldering Technician

Responsibilities

• Interprets and performs functions per product process plans and complex engineering prints.
• Performs a wide variety of assembly/support on electronic, electro-mechanical, mechanical or measurement systems.
• Determines and/or follows methods and sequence of operations in performing wiring, component installation, hand soldering, cable harnessing, and fitting on prototype and assembly units.
• Performs test and production machine setups while adhering to tolerancing stated in component/assembly drawings.
• Provides feedback to Engineering on process, fixture, and documentation improvement opportunities.
• Testing/Evaluation/Assembly of Company and competitor's products and components.
• Separates non-conforming product from conforming product.
• Knowledge of quality system documentation and the interrelation of the complete quality system.
• Meets the required rate of production for the product being produced.
• May be responsible for closing jobs and pulling production schedule for the team.
• Requisitions and communicates maintenance needs for special set-up and complicated machine adjustments.
• Knowledge of established site processes for the product being produced.
• Compliance and participation in all Smiths Connectors EHS programs, policies, procedures and training requirements.
• Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to use microscopes, comparator, and other measuring devices
• 3+ years' experience soldering
• 3+ years' experience preparing and terminating cables and fine wires
• IPC J and A certifications
• IPC A 610 certification which covers wire and cable assembly.
• Planning and Decision Making:
• Maintain work schedules that will meet customer requirements.
• Adapt to daily changes in production and meet shipping schedules.
• Flow of work and character of duties involve normal mental and visual attention along with manual coordination.
• Impact and Scope:
• Communication with Lead and Supervisor with issues that will compromise quality.
• Kansas City location as well as other Smiths Interconnect stakeholders
• Identified training mandatory for the role to be completed competently
• J-STD-001, IPC-610, IPC-620 certification or extensive hands-on training
• Key Internal & External Stakeholders & Relationships
• Work with Supervisor to meet production demands
• Direct report to Supervisor
• Travel %: 0%
• Security: US Citizen or Permanent Resident status not required

Additional Information

Job Purpose: Performs assembly of all products within the production and prototype area using a variety of manual and automatic tools.

Your Match

How well this role fits your profile.

Company Intel

What employees say

Worked at Smithsgroup2? Share your experience