This position Reports To:  Manufacturing Engineer

General Summary:

The Manufacturing and Maintenance Technician will be involved in all aspects of the electronics manufacturing process. This role will require critical thinking, troubleshooting of equipment and process, use of hand/power tools, machine programming, and knowledge of Microsoft Office. This position is a continuous growing, learning, and adapting role as processes and technology changes.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage and execute preventative maintenance on all manufacturing equipment and some facilities maintenance.
  • Axial and radial insertion, SPI, screen printer, pick and place, reflow oven, AOI, selective solder, wave solder, potting pumps, filters, and conveyors.
• Manage external calibrations  and perform internal calibrations on measuring equipment such as
  • Power supplies, calipers, multimeters, and other related equipment.
• Program and maintain programs for
  • Through hole AOI equipment (Maker Ray)
  • Wire processing equipment (Schleuniger)
  • Selective Solder (Nordson Cerno/Ace Kiss)
  • Universal Axial and Radial insertion machine
• Perform first article inspections for SMT, Axial, and Radial insertion as needed.
• Support box build assemblies and work instructions.
• Support production when problems and questions arise.
• 3D printing capabilities are a plus but not required.
• SPI/AOI programming are a plus but not required.  
• Willingness to assist in other departments as needed.
• Maintain and actively support the Poly Electronics QMS.
• Participates in, and supports, continuous improvement projects and activities.

• Assists in problem solving – root cause analysis – corrective actions.
• Follows all safety policies and protocol.
• Communicate with team members in a respectful manner.
• Conveys ideas or opinions in a way that promotes the established Poly Electronics team philosophy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
•  

Position Requirements:

• Associates degree or 3-5 years experience in electronics manufacturing.
• Mechanical assembly skills and soldering ability.
• Capable of using Microsoft Office with a focus on Microsoft Excel.
• Working knowledge of equipment used in Electronics Manufacturing..
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as technical drawings, work instructions, instruction manuals, and schematics.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to walk or stand 50%-100% of the working day. 
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. unassisted multiple times a day.
• Ability to lay on the floor or under equipment.
• Ability to grasp and manipulate small parts.
• Able to work under minimal supervision.