Apprentice

Arizona:

Tempe | Manufacturing / Production | Full Time

Posted 2 days ago

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.

Summary:
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.

Responsibilities:

• 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 part of a collaborative, and inclusive team that values your ideas and contributions.

Summary:
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…