SMT Soldering Associate III; Touch

Company Overview

Vanguard EMS, Inc. is currently seeking qualified and experienced electronics assembly and manufacturing personnel.

Vanguard EMS is the electronics manufacturing services (EMS) supplier of choice for leading-edge companies in the medical, aerospace, defense, industrial and communication segments in the Western U.S.

We are a service business. Even with Vanguard's state of the art technology, vast manufacturing capability, and leading‑edge information tools, we wake up every day thinking about how best to serve our customers, suppliers, and the communities in which we live.

• Up to 120 hours earned paid time off in the first year of employment
• Increased paid time off with years of service milestones
• Paid holidays
• Profit sharing and more
• Medical/Vision/Dental
• 401(k)
• Short & long term disability
• 3 weeks of PTO per year

The purpose of this position is to provide soldering support to the SMT line in a timely manner, remove and replace SMT components on printed circuit boards to specification, inspect own work to guarantee conformance to company quality standards, and provide an overall stewardship of the assets to our shareholders.

• Follow process documents and workflow instructions.
• Follow all state, federal and local employment laws and Vanguard work rules, policies and procedures.
• Be a willing contributor in all continuous improvement, training and other workplace programs.
• Provide excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
• Work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Be reliable and dependable by consistently working all scheduled hours.
• Motivate team and create a positive team working environment.
• Maintain a clean and highly organized area.
• Ensure benches, tools and equipment are maintained and in good working condition.
• Treat everyone at Vanguard, its vendors and customers with dignity, respect and professionalism at all times.

• Basic knowledge of the assigned functions is preferred but will consider those with limited or no prior experience.
• Three or more years of experience with electronic components preferred.
• IPC Certification preferred.
• Experience soldering lead‑free components preferred.

• Basic level of proficiency in computer systems.
• Demonstrated self‑management and problem solving skills.
• Detail oriented; accuracy and thoroughness required.
• Ability to prioritize and organize several activities to meet daily requirements.
• Ability to work overtime when needed.
• Demonstrated ability to follow manufacturing processes and procedures required.
• Demonstrated ability to interface with multiple levels of personnel throughout manufacturing required.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Effectively manipulate extremely small and/or fragile components and tools.
• Ability to use visual aids, complicated drawings to verify quality products.
• Communicate in person, over the phone, email, internet or in writing in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and make productive use of time.
• Ability to read, write and communicate English.
• Ability to perform accurate mathematic calculations (add, subtract, divide).
• Ability to understand and adhere to all Vanguard's policies, processes and workplace guidelines.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee uses his/her hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reaches with hands and arms; stoops, kneels, or crouches; talks or hears. The employee uses production equipment. Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision and distance vision.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described above are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.