SMT Machine Technician (swing)

The SMT Machine Technician serves as support for Engineers. This position focuses on creating and maintaining SMT process equipment programs, profiles, and completing proper maintenance that ensures equipment remains in good working order.
Vanguard EMS, Inc. is in the service business. Even with Vanguard’s state of the art technology, vast manufacturing capability, and leading-edge information tools, we wake up every day thinking about how best to serve our customers, suppliers, and the communities in which we live.
Requirements
What you’ll do:
Modifies programs and creates thermal profiles that support all equipment in the automated SMT production lines.
Proactively repair equipment as needed and build tooling/fixtures for production when necessary.
Train operators in basic equipment operation and preventive maintenance.
Maintain preventive maintenance schedule.
Assist in maintenance strategy planning for new equipment.
Troubleshoot equipment and quality issues
What you’ll need:
High level of proficiency in computer systems including Microsoft Office Suites.
Experience in ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and/or AS9100.
Working knowledge of IPC-610, J-STD, IPC 7711/7721, IPC-A-600, ANSI/ESD S20.20 standards.
Electromechanical skills are a plus.
Component ID training or IPC or equivalent training/certification highly encouraged.
Strong affinity for mechanical technology and a proactive approach in preventive maintenance.
Displays a high-level critical thinking and analysis
Demonstrates highly motivated strong leadership and teambuilding skills with self-motivation, problem solving abilities, team spirit and a “hands on” mentality
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
Education and/or Experience
High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent
Preferred Qualifications
Technical Certification or Associates Degree in Electronic or Mechanical engineering
One or more years’ experience in the electronic manufacturing industry.
One year’ experience utilizing UniCAM or equivalent CIM software package
Experience with program driven SMT/AOI equipment.
Working knowledge of stencil printer, pick & place machines, wave solder machines, wash machines, reflow ovens, and automated optical inspection machines.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Professional Designations
Component ID training or IPC or equivalent training/certification highly encouraged.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee uses his/her hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, push, lift, or crouch; talk or hear. The employee uses computer and telephone equipment. Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision and distance vision.
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described above are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
This Job Posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities associated with this position. Management reserves the right to modify and assign other duties as necessary
Benefits
Employees enjoy a benefits package including:
Medical, Dental & Vision
401K (with employer match)
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Profit Sharing