Quality Control Inspector - Swing Shift Applied Technical Services - Everett, WA Quality Inspector - Swing Shift Applied Technical Services – Everett, WA Join the new management team at Applied Technical Services and partner with us in creating the Best Electronics Manufacturer in North America, and one of Washington State’s Best Workplaces. Building on our current success of receiving the Best Circuit Assembly Customer Service Award for two consecutive years; we are climbing to excellence in all areas! ATS is a full turnkey electronics manufacturer well-known for strong customer partnerships and high quality products for a good value. Our customers design and sell products into diverse markets such as fitness, medical, optics, industrial controls, computers & peripherals and telecom. Our approach supports exceptional partnerships characterized by a deep functional integration with our customers’ organizations to ensure an outstanding competitive advantage from product inception throughout end of lifecycle. Quality Inspector – Swing Shift: The Quality Inspector is part of a Quality team which inspects circuit boards and other components. This person performs a variety of routine inspection procedures and determines the acceptance or rejection and rework requirements in accordance to quality assurance standards and customer specifications. This position is a SWING shift, meaning standard work hours are Mon - Thurs 4:00 pm – 2:30 am. Responsibilities: Performs assigned tasks in accordance with manufacturing process instructions (MPIs), production drawings, sample assemblies, and verbal instructions. Follows proper Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) procedures at all times and is knowledgeable of and performs job in accordance with proper material handling procedures and guidelines. Performs assigned work within defined labor standards, stated production schedules, and corporate quality goals. Interprets and applies industry, customer and ATS defined specifications to a variety of complex products. Visually inspects and verifies solder joint integrity, ensures all component values meet customer requirements and validates component leads are properly formed. Inspects plated through-hole (PTH) and Surface mount technology (SMT) assemblies in accordance with current revision of IPC A 610 Class II or specified workmanship standards. Performs some packaging, final QC functions and out of box audits of packaged assemblies according to ATS procedures, as required. Ensures reworked assemblies meet IPC 7711/7721 Rework & Repair standards. Performs defect data entry in quality database. The employee shall be knowledgeable of and perform job functions in accordance with corporate policies and procedures. ATS has established metrics with job performance goals and objectives. The employee shall understand the metrics that apply to his or her job and understand how they contribute to the overall corporate objectives. Overtime may be required. And other duties as assigned. Qualifications and Experience: High School diploma or general education degree (GED). One year Electronic Manufacturing experience. Excellent component identification skills for PTH and SMT components, including polarity, values and tolerances are required. IPC A 610 certification is required but may be achieved in the first review cycle of this position. Capability to take direction, understand work instructions and work well with others. Ability to inspect using a microscope, magnifying lamp or eye loupe for prolonged periods of time. Familiarity with use of calibrated tools used for inspection, measurement and verification, such as torque drivers, calipers and pin or hole gauges. Ability to read and understand technical drawings and instructions. Computer skills required to support Quality Control reporting and data entry. Good manual dexterity, good vision and the ability to stay seated for long periods of time. Familiarity with IPC 7711/7721 Rework & Repair standard (preferred but not required). Good communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to work in a position of frequently changing priorities. Ability to work flexible hours. Ability to speak and read English fluently Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and emails Ability to effectively communicate information in one on one and small group situations to other employees of the organization Candidates - please ensure that you meet ALL above-listed criteria before applying to this position Indeed
Posted on: Sat, 23 Aug 2014 07:19:09 +0000