Electronics Assembler (2nd Shift)

Skills :     electrical designer

Job Description:

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Electronics Assembler (2nd Shift) in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for assembling electronic components, subassemblies, and systems and testing the electronic function of assemblies, components, subassemblies, and systems using test equipment and procedures.

Essential Functions

• Read shop orders, follow production work instructions and sample assemblies, and receive verbal instructions regarding duties to be performed
• Position and align parts in a specified relationship to each other in a jig, fixture, or other holding device using hand or power tools
• Tend machines or use hand tools and power tools to crimp, stake, bolt, rivet, weld, solder, cement, press fit, or perform similar operations to secure parts in place and perform operator-level preventive maintenance on machines
• Mount assembled components such as transformers, resistors, capacitors, integrated circuits, and sockets on chassis, panel, or printed circuit board
• Connect component lead wires to printed circuits or routes and connect wires between individual component leads and other components, connectors, terminals, and contact points using soldering, welding, thermocompression or related bonding procedures
• Install finished assemblies or subassemblies in cases and cabinets
• Assemble and attach functional and cosmetic hardware such as caps, clamps, and knobs to assemblies using hand tools and power tools
• Perform intermediate assembly tasks such as potting, encapsulating, cleaning, coating, epoxy bonding, curing, stamping, and color-coding parts and assemblies
• Tend machines that press or shape component parts and perform operator-level preventive maintenance on machines
• Tend automatic assembly equipment which joins components and parts and performs operator-level preventive maintenance on machines
• Operate standard test equipment and conduct functional, operational, environmental, and life tests on product
• Connect the unit to test instruments, such as an ohmmeter, voltmeter, ammeter, resistance bridge, or oscilloscope, and turn the switch
• Read instrument dial or scope that indicates resistance, capacitance, continuity, and wave pattern or defect such as short or current leakage and compare instrument reading with standard and reject defective units, perform operator-level preventive maintenance on test equipment, per GMP requirements, and record type/quantity of defects
• Notify management of any conditions felt as being undesirable or nonconforming to product specification and any procedures that cannot be performed as documented
• Maintain acceptable organization/cleanliness in the work area, identify/label Material Drops (for incoming material), clear unnecessary items regularly, identify all material properly, maintain orderly work center condition at end of shift (ex. totes covered, workbench lights off, etc.)
• Must possess a high degree of dexterity and eye coordination, to allow manipulation of buttons, switches, hand tools, and knobs on delicate equipment, products, and parts
• Must possess the ability to bend, twist, and lift/move up to 30 pounds while using safe lifting techniques, standing for an entire shift, and walking long distances throughout the facility
• Requires the ability to sit, stand, look down, bend, twist, and have dexterity with hands for up to 10 hours

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must possess a high degree of dexterity and eye coordination, to allow manipulation of buttons, switches, hand tools and knobs on delicate equipment, products, and parts, in the performance of essential functions
• Must possess the ability to bend, twist, and lift up to 30 pounds while using safe lifting techniques, standing for an entire shift, and walking long distances throughout the facility
• Requires the ability to sit, stand, look down, bend, twist, and have dexterity with hands for up to 10 hours

Desired Qualifications

• 2+ years of assembly experience
• Soldering skills (certificate desirable)
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment utilizing techniques to install Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and Through-hole Technology (THT) components

Garmin International is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.