Apprentice

At Benchmark
, we are 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.

At Benchmark, 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.

At Benchmark
, we are 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.

At Benchmark, 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.

Under close direction of experienced operators or a Production Team Leader, operates the SMT placement equipment and/or other equipment in order to perform the tasks necessary to manufacture PCBs and/or systems.

The apprentice I is an entry-level manufacturing position designed for individuals pursuing a career in precision machining. This role provides hands-on experience in machining, hand finishing, inspection, and manufacturing processes while working under the guidance of experienced machinists and supervisors. Candidates may be concurrently enrolled in a machining or manufacturing trade program.

• Reads and follow assembly prints, work instructions, drawings, procedures and specifications used in the manufacture of PCBs and/or systems
• May be certified to operate a limited number and variety of basic machines in production
• Responds to written and verbal instructions
• Obtains certifications on assigned equipment
• Maintains a clean work environment and follow all company policies and practices regarding safety and material handling
• Use cross-reference tools available to identify part numbers, descriptions, and vendor;
  Recognize all part markings including speed and values (ohms)
• Assists with line changeover
• Identifies feeder by size and type in SMT equipment
• Demonstrates the use of cross-reference tools available to identify part numbers, descriptions and vendor
• Removes hazardous waste at the end of each shift and put in waste storage area, check to see that labels are present and closes containers when not in use
• Continuously maintains a clean machine
• May be involved with hazardous waste handling duties

At Benchmark
, we are 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.

At Benchmark, your work is purpose-driven, enabling you to create a positive impact on the world and make your career truly meaningful. You’ll be…