Machine Operator II

Benchmark provides comprehensive solutions across the entire product lifecycle; leading through its innovative technology and engineering design services, leveraging its optimized global supply chain, and delivering world-class manufacturing services. The industries we serve include: commercial aerospace, defense, advanced computing, next generation telecommunications, complex industrials, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment.

Summary:
* 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 of opportunities to train on new equipment and to cross-train into other site operations, as needed
* Participate in a continuous improvement activity

Responsibilities:
* 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 closes containers when not in use
* Continuously maintain a clean machine
* May be involved with hazardous waste handling duties
Level II
* 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
* Continuously maintain a clean machine
* Troubleshoots, 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
* May set-up and/or PM less complex equipment
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

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Geographical Location: Minnesota:Rochester

Physical Location: Rochester, MN

Shift: Shift 4

Work Schedule: F-Su 0600-1800

Full Time

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