Production Inspector II

Benchmark is driven by our purpose: to innovate for a healthier, safer, and better-connected world to create a brighter future. When you join us, you become part of a team passionate about making a meaningful impact across various sectors, including commercial aerospace, defense, advanced computing, next‑generation communications, complex industrials, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment. We prioritize career growth, fostering a culture that ensures you reach your full potential.

Your work is purpose‑driven, enabling you to create a positive impact on the world and make your career truly meaningful. You’ll be part of a collaborative and inclusive team that values your ideas and contributions.

The Production Inspector performs routine visual, mechanical and electrical inspection of printed circuit boards, systems and sub-assemblies at several points in the operation for quality in compliance with required standards.

• Works from detailed Process Sheets, Visual Aid Packages, Engineering Change Orders, Production Change Notices, Critical Item List and other relevant written instructions.
• Inspects for proper positioning of components, soldering, markings and other quality requirements related to various manufacturing technologies, including touch‑up or defects found in the inspection process.
• Obtains the appropriate paperwork and necessary drawings for each job assignment and verifies the paperwork as the correct effective date.
• Verifies placement, polarity and labels on circuit boards.
• Uses Defect Code List to identify defects and route boards to rework/repair facilities.
• Performs minimal rework/repair duties as necessary.
• Performs minimal hand solder operations on printed circuit board assemblies.
• Completes necessary routing tasks per procedure.
• Enters board and/or systems quantities into the Baan ERP system.
• Inputs data into PFS.
• Performs duties under close supervision.
• Checks configuration on all assemblies.
• Participates in providing timely feedback to other operations, management and support engineering as appropriate.
• Follows and maintains accurate process documentation and recommends improvements.
• Complies and follows all company policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors.
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Builds productive internal/external working relationships.
• Utilizes optical equipment to determine the acceptability of components and solder.
• Operates the Nicolet X‑ray machine and other sophisticated inspection equipment and interprets the results.
• Utilizes a majority of the inspection tools available on the production floor.
• Develops professional expertise, applying company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues.
• Receives little instruction on day‑to‑day work; performs job responsibilities with little to no supervision and mentors coworkers in the inspection area and equipment.

• 1+ years of experience in basic electronics manufacturing.
• May perform one or more of the following: PIR, WPI, FPI, AOI.
• 2+ years of advanced electronics inspection (i.e., AOI).
• Ability to work with and train diverse groups.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Effective multitasking skills and the ability to take on additional responsibilities as required.
• Effective organization and prioritization skills.
• Demonstrate high attention to detail.
• Demonstrates discretion, confidentiality, independent judgment and professionalism.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and guidance, exercising discretion and independent judgment.
• Understanding of and ability to use continuous improvement tools.
• Strong customer service and client focus.
• Working knowledge of productivity tools, including Microsoft Office products and Web Ex conferencing software.
• Ability to support a 24/7 global business operation as required.
• Ability to work overtime when needed.
• Accepting of opportunities to train on new equipment and to cross‑train into other site…