Level 1 and Place Operator

Mini-Circuits designs, manufactures and distributes integrated circuits, modules, and sub-systems for high-performance radio frequency (RF) and microwave applications. With design, sales and manufacturing locations in over 30 countries, Mini-Circuits’ products are used in a range of wired and wireless communications applications. Our products are also used in detection, measurement and imaging applications, including military communication, guidance and electronic countermeasure systems, commercial, scientific, military land, sea and aircraft;

automotive systems, medical systems, and industrial test equipment. Mini-Circuits’ sells its products to over 20,000 customers globally through our direct sales force, applications engineering staff, sales representatives, as well as through our extensive website.

The Pick & Place Operator performs component assembly on PCBs using a Solder Screen Print Machine and operates the PCB Dicing Machine, as per stated procedures.

• Must be able to operate the Solder Screen Printing, Pick & Place GSM, and Dicing Machine.
• Document all jobs worked on using bar code, clock on and clock off.
• Confirm inventory of materials used.
• Check quantity and drawings before signing QC sheets.
• Perform all solder paste screen print activities and soldering of small components (i.e. resistors, and capacitors to the pc board).
• Perform reflow of solder with conveyor oven.
• Must be able to load components into the feeders and separate PCB array into individual PCB.
• Submit suggestions to Team Leader, Supervisor, or Manager for corrections or improvements to the process.
• Edit existing programs in the Pick & Place GSM & PCB Dicing Machines once verified by a Level 3 Operator or Team Leader.
• Notify the Team Leader or Manager to hold/stop a run when the non-conformity threatens the performance of the run.
• Notify Team Leader or Manager when department output goals are not met.

The duties, responsibilities and expectations described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the member, within the scope of the position.

• Minimum High school diploma, GED or international equivalent.
• 6 months’ experience in Pick & Place Departmental responsibilities or equivalent related manufacturing or assembly experience.
• Ability to read, writes, and orally communicate in English and have the ability to understand and carryout verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to read and understand assembly drawings and documents.
• Ability to distinguish colors in accordance with the ISHIRA test for color blindness.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites.
• Must have basic operational knowledge on how to use the equipment within the department, including a microscope.
• Must be detail-oriented.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform theessentialfunctionsofthisjob.

Whileperformingthedutiesofthisjob,the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is required to use a microscope regularly. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Displays enthusiasm and
  Passion
  for their work.
• Works to the standard of
  Uncompromising Quality
  by meeting or exceeding stated objectives and embracing continuous improvement.
• Exercises sound
  Business…