SMD Production Technician

Columbus, NE, United States of America | Manufacturing

We are seeking great talent to help us build The DNA of tech.

Vishay manufactures one of the world's largest portfolios of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components that are essential to innovative designs in the automotive, industrial, computing, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical markets. We help the world's most in-demand technologies come to life. Every day our products touch your life and the lives of people across the world, though you likely do not know it.

Come join us and help us build The DNA of tech.

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Do you want to help us build the DNA of tech? Vishay Dale Electronics – Columbus, NE is currently seeking applicants for a SMD Production Technician 1st Shift. 5:00a.m.

- 3:30p.m. (Monday – Thursday). Overtime is available as needed.

Under the guidance of the Department Supervisor, evaluates materials, fabricates prototypes, or specials that cannot be produced on the main product lines. Is able to perform daily verification checks on machine setups, acquire skills to be specific operational experts on the production lines. Perform quality checks using golden samples provided by engineering in day-to-day operations. As an operational expert, step in and run equipment as needed to assist production with outputs and/or prove operational capability.

Assist and perform production functions which may fall outside the roles of maintenance or production personnel. Assist Engineering on specific process evaluations and studies.

Vishay Dale Electronics, Columbus, NE is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of resistors and e-beam technology. There are around 600 employees currently working in Columbus, NE. We are one of the largest employers in the Columbus Area.

• Assist operator with machine setups and perform setup verification on various equipment on the production line.
• Produce complex, low yielding products and complete process capability studies.
• Following Engineering direction, perform and/or assist with equipment specifications and product drawings
• Following the appropriate company specifications or under engineering guidance, completes the manufacturing of products.
• Participates in continuous improvement activities

• Associates Degree in Technical field or 4yrs+ of relatable experience.

Vishay offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs including health care coverage, financial support programs and other resources designed to help you achieve your personal and professional goals. With us, you'll experience unique career paths, an open and collaborative culture, a stable business that will be there for you, and opportunities to work globally and locally. Benefits include medical, vision and dental insurance, 401k with company match, paid time off, employee assistance program, and tuition reimbursement.

This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations. As such, this position is open only to applicants who qualify as “U.S. Persons” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

It is the policy of Vishay to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy/childbirth, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or perceived disability, genetic information, citizenship, veteran or military status or a person’s relationship or association with a protected veteran, including spouses and other family members, marital or domestic partner status, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws.

As an equal opportunity employer, Vishay is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact  assistance.

Vishay has been growing for over 60 years and we're always looking for new people who are passionate about tech, innovation and helping transform the world around us.