Inspect & Repair Operator jobs at Flex in United States, Austin

Principle Accountabilities:

• Reads work orders, follows production drawings and sample assemblies.
• Positions and aligns parts in specified relationship to each other in jig, fixture or other holding devices.
• Crimps, stakes, screws, bolts, rivets, welds, solders, cements, press fits or performs similar operations to join or secure parts in place.
• Mounts assembled components to boards or units.
• May install multi-level subassemblies and modules into Racks using complex configurations.
• Installs finished assemblies or subassemblies in cases and cabinets.
• Assembles and attaches hardware, such as caps, clamps, knobs and switches, to assemblies.
• Performs intermediate assembly tasks, such as potting, encapsulating, sanding, cleaning, epoxy bonding, curing, stamping, etching, impregnating and color-coding parts and assemblies.
• Tends machines that press, shape or wind component parts.
• Performs online go-not-go testing and inspection to ensure parts and assemblies meet production specifications and standards.
• Sets up station with the correct documents and components per assembly drawing.
• Handles/installpolarized/non-polarizedcomponents on designated location on product.
• Adjusts or trims materials from components to achieve specified electrical requirements or dimensional characteristics.
• Assist in performing repair work.
• Communicates any process problems with peers, leads, supervisors and/or engineers.
• Perform preventative maintenance on production line machinery.

SPECIALIZED JOB RESPONSIBILITIESmay be required for certain positions. These could include one or more of the following duties:

• Connects component lead wires to printed circuit or routes and connects wires between individual component leads and other components, connectors, terminals and contact points.
• Will complete light physical tasks such as changing conveyor width, loading boards on pallets
• Performs solder masking, taping non-solderable area, installing e-prom into the sockets and placing Rev labels on the boards per production's documents.
• Inspects nonconforming solder join defects on PTH and SMT chips component.
• Collects data using the SPC charts.
• Fills out returned forms of conforming and nonconforming materials and prepares set up kits for incoming shift.
• Completes basic touch up, removal and placement, inspecting own work and the work of others following applicable work instructions and quality procedures.
• Detects nonconforming defects and their defect codes to enter into shop floor control systems.
• Assists, instructs and qualifies new operators.
• Reports deviations from standard procedures to engineering or supervisor and provides inputs on quality improvements.
• Systems - Assemble complex units for wiring, connecting difference sub-assemblies and nodes into large rack systems.

Education / Experience

Completion of a high school degree or equivalent is preferred. Typically requires 1 year of electronic assembly or related experience.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Basic mechanical skills. Demonstrates basic manufacturing line knowledge and participates in process. Manual dexterity required for operating machinery and computers. Good attention to detail. Excellent eye-hand coordination required. Requires understanding of and ability to use a wide variety of tools. Basic computer skills. Must be able to use a microscope.

Decision Making / Discretion

Limited expectations to make decisions outside immediate work assignments. Decisions only affect individual tasks.

Supervision / Leadership

Able to understand and receive work instructions from line lead, supervisor/manager and manufacturing support. Receives detailed verbal and written general instructions on new assignments. Requires close supervision.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work that requires repetitive motion. Employee may be occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.

Physical Demands:

Have the ability, visual acuity and manual aptitude to recognize and accurately assemble/install components according to manufacturing documentation. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, handle small components, and reach with hands and arms. The employee may be required to use a microscope for long periods of time. The employee frequently is required to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Systems employees may lift up to 50 pounds and push 200 pound racks. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

What a typical day looks like:

Sets up stations with the correct process inspection documents, screens, and/or workflow instructions.

· Performs in process and online "go/no go" inspections of various types of electronics, subassemblies, peripherals or a larger assembly, identifying defects according to workmanship standards.

· Handles touch-up and repairs.

· Interprets the manufacturing process instructions, visual aids/drawings (e.g. microscope and magnifying lenses).

· Scans product and enters information into the shop floor control system or manual tracking systems when applicable.

· Adjusts, trims or otherwise processes materials or components found on product in order to achieve specified electrical requirements or dimensional characteristics.

· Collaborates and ensures communication of process problems to peers, supervisors/leads and/or manufacturing support teams.

· Documents workload, calculating the number of products inspected and rejected.

· Creatively use the necessary materials needed to perform repairing operations.

· Use machines, such as an Automatic Inspection machine, to detect defects.

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

Principle Accountabilities:

• Sets up stations with the correct process inspection documents, screens, and/or workflow instructions.
• Performs in process and online "go/no go" inspections of various types of electronics, subassemblies, peripherals or a larger assembly, identifying defects according to workmanship standards.
• Handles touch-up and repairs.
• Interprets the manufacturing process instructions, visual aids/drawings (e.g. microscope and magnifying lenses).
• Scans product and enters information into the shop floor control system or manual tracking systems when applicable.
• Adjusts, trims or otherwise processes materials or components found on product in order to achieve specified electrical requirements or dimensional characteristics.
• Collaborates and ensures communication of process problems to peers, supervisors/leads and/or manufacturing support teams.
• Documents workload, calculating the number of products inspected and rejected.
• Creatively use the necessary materials needed to perform repairing operations.
• Use machines, such as an Automatic Inspection machine, to detect defects.

Education / Experience

Completion of a high school degree or equivalent is preferred. Typically requires 1 year of related experience and successful completion of any related on-the-job training programs.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using weight measurement and distance.Demonstrates basic manufacturing line knowledge and participates in process. Has awareness of Flex technologies/ techniques. Ability to solder, and an understanding of basic inspection techniques. The ability to comprehend electronics terminology read and interpret the manufacturing process instructions and visual aids. To perform the major job responsibilities the use of the following tools may be required: Electronic Assembly: color code, component, schematics, loading, mechanical assembly, point to point wiring; Inspection: loading, components; drawings and follow instructions.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Decision Making / Discretion

Limited expectations to make decisions outside immediate work assignments. Decisions only affect individual.

Supervision / Leadership

Able to understand and receive work instructions from line lead, supervisor/ manager and manufacturing support. Typically requires moderate amount of supervision.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to work that requires repetitive motion, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock and occasionally works in job assignments that may require overtime and 2nd or 3rd shift job assignments as required. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to handle small components. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

What a typical day looks like:

• Sets up stations with the correct process inspection documents, screens, and/or workflow instructions.
• Performs in process and online "go/no go" inspections of various types of electronics, subassemblies, peripherals or a larger assembly, identifying defects according to workmanship standards.
• Handles touch-up and repairs.
• Interprets the manufacturing process instructions, visual aids/drawings (e.g. microscope and magnifying lenses).
• Scans product and enters information into the shop floor control system or manual tracking systems when applicable.
• Adjusts, trims or otherwise processes materials or components found on product in order to achieve specified electrical requirements or dimensional characteristics.
• Collaborates and ensures communication of process problems to peers, supervisors/leads and/or manufacturing support teams.
• Documents workload, calculating the number of products inspected and rejected.
• Creatively use the necessary materials needed to perform repairing operations.
• Use machines, such as an Automatic Inspection machine, to detect defects.

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

Principle Accountabilities:

• Sets up stations with the correct process inspection documents, screens, and/or workflow instructions.
• Performs in process and online "go/no go" inspections of various types of electronics, subassemblies, peripherals or a larger assembly, identifying defects according to workmanship standards.
• Handles touch-up and repairs.
• Interprets the manufacturing process instructions, visual aids/drawings (e.g. microscope and magnifying lenses).
• Scans product and enters information into the shop floor control system or manual tracking systems when applicable.
• Adjusts, trims or otherwise processes materials or components found on product in order to achieve specified electrical requirements or dimensional characteristics.
• Collaborates and ensures communication of process problems to peers, supervisors/leads and/or manufacturing support teams.
• Documents workload, calculating the number of products inspected and rejected.
• Creatively use the necessary materials needed to perform repairing operations.
• Use machines, such as an Automatic Inspection machine, to detect defects.

Education / Experience

Completion of a high school degree or equivalent is preferred. Typically requires a minimum of 3 years of related experience.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using weight measurement and distance.Typically requires advanced soldering and inspection skills and the ability to interpret and utilize blueprints. Demonstrates advanced manufacturing line skills, which may be used to conduct on-the-job training and/or lead/guide other employees.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates, Licenses

IPC certified.

Supervision / Leadership

Typically given general instructions. Typically requires moderate amount of supervision.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to work that requires repetitive motion, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock and occasionally works in job assignments that may require overtime and 2nd or 3rd shift job assignments as required. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to handle small components. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement