Level 2 Switch Assembly Operator - Mini-Circuits : Job Details

Description Mini-Circuits designs, manufactures and distributes integrated circuits, modules, and sub-systems for high-performance radio frequency (RF) and microwave applications. With design, sales and manufacturing locations in over 30 countries, Mini-Circuits' products are used in a range of wired and wireless communications applications. Our products are also used in detection, measurement and imaging applications, including military communication, guidance and electronic countermeasure systems, commercial, scientific, military land, sea and aircraft; automotive systems, medical systems, and industrial test equipment. Mini-Circuits' sells its products to over 20,000 customers globally through our direct sales force, applications engineering staff, sales representatives, as well as through our extensive website. Position Summary: To Assemble Mechanical Switches under direct supervision by the team leader. Salary Range: $19.81 - $24.76 per hour Job Function:

• Responsible for maintenance and care of tools and equipment used.
• To perform soldering of small components.
• To mount reeds and terminals.
• Installation of connectors into switch bodies.
• To perform cycles testing.
• To perform critical measurements for the mechanical part of the switch(i.e. the connector pin height body slot).
• Mount magnet into holders.
• Prepare can cover of switches.
• Work on final assembly, assembly body, plate and cover of the mechanical switch.
• Responsible to keep work area neat and clean.
• Perform bar code clock on, clock off job worked on.
• To stop the process if a problem is observed and inform the lead person/technician.
• Visually inspect and check all work.
• To work in accordance with all company procedures.
• Any other job related activity as assigned by the lead person.
• Control floor stock items (i.e. lint free paper, finger cots, etc.)
• To stop the process if a problem is observed and inform the lead person / technician.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read, write and orally communicate proficiently in English.
• At least 1 year experience in mechanical switch assembly.
• Basic Electrical Engineering background.
• Use of a microscope.
• To use a soldering iron.
• Ability to use hand tools such as tweezers, pliers, screwdriver, etc.
• Ability to read and understand assembly drawings.
• Experience in using mechanical measuring tools, i.e. caliper and surface gage.
• General soldering training.
• CP's related to the assembly of switches.
• Mechanical switch assembly instructions.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Additional Requirements/Skills:

• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
• Ability and willingness to abide by Company's Code of Conduct.

Disclaimer: The listed qualifications and requirements for each position are intended as guidelines. Mini-Circuits reserves the right to hire outside of these guidelines at Management's discretion. Mini-Circuits is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, gender identity, gender dysphoria, pregnancy-related condition, and domestic violence victim status or protected class characteristic, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal or state law.