Machine Operator II

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.

• Learn tasks associated with PCB and systems assembly based on above levels
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to take on additional responsibilities as required
• Effective organization and prioritization skills
• Demonstrate high attention to detail
• Demonstrate discretion, confidentiality and professionalism when representing the company
• Ability to support a 24/7 global business operation as required
• Ability to work overtime when needed
• May operate automatic and semi-automatic equipment as required (selective solder machine, wave machine, leaded insertion machine)
• Ability to work with and train diverse groups
• Accepting opportunities to train on new equipment and to cross-train into other site operations, as needed
• Participate in a continuous improvement activity

• Read 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
• Respond to written and verbal instructions
• Obtain certifications on assigned equipment
• Maintain 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)
• Assist with line changeover
• Identify feeder by size and type in SMT equipment
• Demonstrate the use of cross-reference tools available to identify part numbers, descriptions and vendor
• Remove hazardous waste at the end of each shift and put in waste storage area, check to see that labels are present and close containers when not in use
• Continuously maintain a clean machine
• May be involved with hazardous waste handling duties
• Perform all the essential functions and competencies listed above
• Complete process control charts used to monitor efficiency
• Identify quality, material and process problems and communicate to proper personnel
• May be certified to operate a variety of basic-intermediate complex equipment in production
• Mentor and assist lesser qualified operators
• May set up and/or PM less complex equipment
• Complete process control charts used to monitor efficiency; interpret chart patterns and use them as a tool to control processes
• May be certified to operate a variety of complex equipment in production and considered a Master
• Offer solutions to engineering regarding equipment operation
• Troubleshoot, evaluate and correct minor machine problems where possible with nozzles, feeders, board supports, and sensors, in order to aid less skilled operators
• Collect data from Data Analyzer and use it for process efficiency ratios
• Complete and submit a machine fallout report
• If responsible for feeder repair for SMT, repair bad feeders from bad feeder repair rack and document work performed into PFS; maintain continuous flow of repairing bad feeders to maintain machine operation and utilize/maintain PFS database for proper cataloguing of feeder repair
• All employees are responsible for the quality of their work to ensure BEI meets, or exceeds Customer Satisfaction

• 2+ years of experience operating complex equipment
• 2+ years of experience mentoring others
• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to read, write and perform basic math
• Basic knowledge of hazardous waste…