SMT Set Up/ Tear Down Operator

Connecting and Protecting People, Microwave Products Group (MPG) is a leading global provider of mission-critical engineered electronic components and subsystems comprised of five business units in six manufacturing locations. Our brand names are recognized globally including: BSC Filters, York, UK; Dow-Key Microwave, Ventura, CA; Pole/Zero, West Chester, OH; Espy, Austin, TX; and K&L Microwave, Salisbury, Maryland and Dominican Republic.
Our expertise is the design and manufacture of communications-based specialty products - engineered components and subsystems - for demanding military, space, commercial aerospace/industrial, and telecom infrastructure applications where function and reliability are crucial.

Why work for us?

We prioritize innovation and creativity, career advancement opportunities, a collaborative culture, work -life balance, and competitive compensation and benefits. The backbone behind our collection of outstanding businesses is a team of dedicated employees who protect and enhance our valued reputation for quality and delivering what we promise. It's our values that defines us to all of our key audiences: our shareholders, customers, prospective employees and especially ourselves.

Work Hours:

• Normal work hours are 5:30 AM to 4:10 PM.
• Normal workdays are Monday through Thursday.
• Lunch period is 40 minutes per shift, unpaid.
• Breaks are two 15-minute per shift.

Summary:

As a SMT Set Up/Tear Down Operator at Microwave Products Group - Pole/Zero Corporation in West Chester, OH, you will support the military community by being responsible for the setup and teardown of SMT feeders and trolleys in preparation of automated machine run.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Ensure all materials are available for upcoming machine placement (verification of kit and parts).
• Ensure efficient delivery of parts for machine placement, optimizing machine uptime.
• Ensure all parts are accounted for and returned to stock in an efficient and timely manner once machine placement is complete.
• Maintain equipment utilized in machine placement. For example, but not limited to; feeder maintenance, trolley maintenance, feeder and trolley preventive maintenance, general housekeeping.
• Utilize software to aid in part reconciliation and discrepancy validation.
• Prepare additional materials as needed for upcoming machine runs (PWB bake out, labeling, solder paste thaw, etc.).

Knowledge, skills and abilities strongly preferred include:

• Understanding of and ability to identify whether automated soldering is acceptable and complies with the needed product quality specifications.
• Knowledge of surface mount components required.  This includes the ability to identify caps, IC's capacitors, diodes, resistors, etc.
• Must be able to read a parts list and then gather the parts and appropriately apply the parts to the product by accurately interpreting the drawing.
• Good mechanical aptitude skills
• Above average computer skills and ability to learn software quickly.
• Be able to conduct daily work operations with only minimal supervision.
• Be able to prioritize daily work operations by working with the schedules and planning resources.

• Be able to effectively communicate with planning personnel, supervision and other department associates.

Requirements Include:

• Must be a US person (US Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder)
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to identify electronic components.
• Must have intermediate level PC skills.

Benefits of joining our team!

• Annual incentive plan (bonus)
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Up to 10 paid holidays/year
• 4 hours voluntary time off to volunteer for your favorite charity
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, subject to applicable premium deductions
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance - 100% company paid
• Other ancillary insurance options available
• 401(k) retirement account with matching MPG contributions & profit sharing (if applicable)
• Profit Sharing Plan - potential up to 3% of base salary
• Educational Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Gym membership reimbursement up to $120 per year

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Work Arrangement : Onsite  

Salary Range :    -   

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position's responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, a candidate's education/training, the position's location, and the key skills needed for the position.  Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact accommodations@mpgdover.com for assistance with an accommodation. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response.

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