About the Role
The Machine Operator position performs a variety of duties in the set-up and operation of equipment as defined in the work instructions for each process.
Responsibilities
- Reviews production schedules, process procedures and specifications regarding the sequential start-up, operation and control of automated equipment and peripheral hardware.
- Performs automated equipment set-up functions including loading electronic components, raw cards, feeders, fixtures, stencils, chemicals, etc.
- Performs sequential start-up for automated equipment and all peripheral hardware.
- Monitors the operation of automated equipment and peripheral hardware, initiating adjustments to ensure operation within established control limits.
- Monitors shelf-life usage of perishable chemicals, moisture sensitive parts and raw card assemblies.
- Inspects quality levels of production on automated equipment and peripheral hardware, making adjustments when workmanship drops below specifications.
- Initiates rework/repair activities on substandard product.
- Records data required for statistical process control or inventory management.
- Performs preventive maintenance on automated equipment and peripheral hardware at specified intervals and schedules.
- Performs sequential shutdown, including cleaning of automated equipment or peripheral hardware.
Requirements
- Completion of a high school degree or equivalent is preferred.
- Successful completion of company provided training may be required.
- Typically requires 2-3 years of machine operator experience.
- Demonstrates basic manufacturing line knowledge and participates in process.
- Use of electronic assembly tools may be required: color code, component, schematics, PCB loading, PCB touch-up, mechanical assembly, surface mount assembly.
- Use of inspection tools may be required: PCB loaded, components, measuring tools.
- Use of machine operation tools may be required: automatic component insertion equipment, surface mount insertion equipment and wave.
- Troubleshooting skills.
- Basic monthly maintenance of machine.
- Demonstrates manufacturing line skills.
- Demonstrates detailed manufacturing line knowledge and may lead process.
Skills
- Electronic Assembly
- PCB loading
- PCB touch-up
- Mechanical assembly
- Surface mount assembly
- Inspection
- Measuring tools
- Automatic component insertion equipment
- Surface mount insertion equipment
- Wave soldering
- Troubleshooting
- Machine maintenance
Location
- Austin, TX
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 2-3 years
Education Level
- High school degree or equivalent
Benefits
- Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Matching 401(k) Contributions
- Vacation and Paid Sick Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
About the Company
- Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.
- At Flex, we welcome people of all backgrounds.
- Our employees thrive here by living our values: we support each other as we strive to find a better way, we move fast with discipline and purpose, and we do the right thing always.
- Through a respectful, inclusive and collaborative culture, a career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your career growth and join our purpose -- to make great products that create value and improve people’s lives.
Equal Opportunity
- Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.
- We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law.
- We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process.
