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Wave Operator II (Second Shift) Columbia Tech - 53 Otis Street

Wave Operator II (Second Shift)

Full Time • Columbia Tech - 53 Otis Street
Job Summary
To set up and run jobs through the wave solder, wash, shave and de-paneling processes according to customer requirements.
 
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Controls wave-soldering machine or system to solder electronic components onto printed circuit boards, according to processing specifications: Reads production schedules and operations manuals and receives verbal instructions regarding sequential start up and operation of wave-soldering machine or system.
  • Moves controls to activate machine or equipment, such as preheater, lead wire cutter, wave-soldering units, and conveyors.
  • Adjusts controls of machines to regulate operating speed and temperature and height of flux, wax, and solder waves.
  • Adjusts dimensions of conveyor pallets and rails used to hold and transport PCB's through wave-soldering process, using precision instruments and hand tools.
  • Places loaded master pallet and production pallets on conveyor line of wave soldering machine or system and monitors pallets moving through process to verify that timing, temperatures, and dimensions are set according to standards.
  • Observes heat-sensitive color marks or strips placed on PCB are to verify boards have been preheated to specified temperatures.
  • Observes meters, gauges, and indicator lights to ensure that soldering of PCB's conforms to processing standards.
  • Examines samples of soldered boards to detect substandard soldering.
  • Discusses quality of soldering with supervisor and adjusts controls according to instructions.
  • Cleans parts and interiors of machines and replenishes fluids in machines and equipment.
  • Performs preventive maintenance on machines and equipment, using hand tools.
  • May return substandard boards to workers for repair.
Qualifications
  • 3+ years’ experience in a PCB manufacturing environment, with wave-solder experience.
  • Proven ability to read drawings and BOM’s and follow the instructions.
  • Fluent in English, both verbal and written.
Working Environment
  • Approximately 90% of the work is performed in a precision, light industrial production area. The remaining time will be spent in office and warehouse areas.
Physical Requirements
  • While performing the duties of the job, the associate is regularly required to stand for an extended amount of time, walk and reach with hands and arms. 
  • Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
Note:  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.

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