Assembler I

ABOUT THE JOB

Title and Team: Assembler I, Production/Operations Team

Location: Battle Ground, Washington

Reports To: Production Supervisor

About Us: Innovators who share core Company Values and an enthusiasm for technology

Signal Hound designs and builds powerful, affordable spectrum analyzers and signal generators for engineers and RF professionals around the globe. Whether you need EMC pre-compliance capabilities in a small two-person shop or spectrum monitoring on a national scale, our test equipment is designed with you in mind. Accurate and powerful enough for mission-critical RF analysis, priced at a point accessible to most, and supported by a talented group of engineers committed to what they do – we truly believe that our devices offer unrivaled value in the test equipment industry.

The Opportunity: Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the entry-level position of Assembler I assembles, tests, reworks, and inspects electronic components, sub-assemblies, and products.

What You'll Do:

• Maintains compliance with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), SDS (Safety Data Sheets), Company Policies, and Department Standard Operating Procedures

• Follows industry standards for ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) and MSL (Moisture Sensitivity Level) protection while handling electronic components and/or assemblies

• Positions, aligns, and solders metal shields in a specified relationship to each other on printed circuit boards

• Performs soldering rework, that meets applicable standards, on surface mount components such as resistors, capacitors, transistors, integrated circuits, and connectors on printed circuit boards

• Crimps, screws, rivets, solders, cements, press fits, and performs similar operations, to build assemblies using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment

• Attaches hardware such as caps, cables, labels, and properly torqued connector nuts to assemblies

• Performs intermediate assembly tasks such as sanding, cleaning, epoxy bonding, and curing parts and assemblies

• Routes and connects small wires and cables between circuit boards and product panel connectors

• Precision cuts materials to specified dimensions

• Properly installs material according to layout diagrams

• Performs temperature chamber testing by loading and unloading products in temperature chamber, running software automated testing of products, ensuring products pass automated testing, and reporting results of specific products that fail automated testing

• Performs assembly operations using magnifying device or under a microscope

• Packs finished assemblies in product boxes along with all the associated standard items

• Accurately completes inspection checklists

• Performs data entry tasks

• Performs production and customer calibrations using the 26 GHz calibration station

• Assures that parts and subassemblies meet exacting tolerances and Quality Standards

• Follows daily work plan as assigned

• Works from and interprets drawings, work instructions, photos, pick lists

• Understands and observe proper care of electronic test equipment, cables, and connectors

• Safely works with chemicals such as solder flux, 2-part epoxy, Isopropyl Alcohol, and Acetone

• Performs other incidental duties: general work area housekeeping, attend trainings, attend meetings, perform special assignments, perform miscellaneous tasks, perform any other duties as assigned by Production Supervisor or Chief Operating Officer

Who You Are: Education and Experience

High school education or General Education Diploma required. Two years of related experience preferred. Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Access) desired. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, and occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to use magnification equipment for extended periods of time, as well as safely use soldering and rework equipment.

Work Environment

The work environment is a combined warehouse/production facility, with most tasks taking place in a heated and/or air-conditioned indoor environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Who We Are: Our Company Values

ONE TEAM Everybody at Signal Hound is part of the same team. We value our diverse perspectives, collaborate towards the common goals, and always treat each other with respect.

UNCOMPROMISING QUALITY We are committed to quality in our products and to continuously improving the way we do our work. We don't take the easy way out, we strive to do it the right way.

COMMITTMENT TO INTEGRITY What we say, we do. We follow through with our promises. We strive to create trust in our interactions.

TAKE THE INITIATIVE We confidently pursue innovation and growth without compromising our values. We don't rest on our laurels, but aspire to be the best version of ourselves.

GENUINELY CARE We are for each other serving each other with empathy and honesty, helping to keep each other safe in our work and our lives, all while having some fun along the way.

We take care of our people: Our Benefits

• Health Insurance (Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, EAP, Life) 100% paid for employees & 80% paid for dependents

• 401(k) Plan with Company Matching

• Paid Vacation Time

• Paid Sick Time

• 9 Paid Holidays

• 1 Paid Personal Day annually

• Rewards and Recognition Program

• Supportive Work Culture

How to Apply: Your Next Steps

This is a full-time, in person, position with an hourly range of $ $23.37 depending upon experience, and what you can bring to the team Please submit your interest with a resume and cover letter.

EEO | E-Verify

Signal Hound is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify

Want to learn more about us? Visit us on our Company Website and Facebook Page

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Prescription drug insurance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Which shifts are you available to work? (Day, Swing, Grave)
• Why do you want to join the Signal Hound team?
• Why do you think you would be a good fit for this job?
• How many years of troubleshoot and repair experience do you have?
• How many years of electronics manufacturing do you have?
• What is the highest level of education you have completed? (High school or equivalent - required), Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, Doctorate Degree)?
• What do you enjoy doing?
• Do you meet these required qualifications: obtained a high school diploma or equivalent, attention to detail, and teamwork?
• Do you have these preferred skills - Microsoft Office, assembly work, IPC-610 Certification?

Ability to Commute:

• Battle Ground, WA Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Battle Ground, WA 98604: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person