Connecting and Protecting People, Microwave Products Group (MPG) is a leading global provider of mission-critical engineered electronic components and subsystems comprised of five business units in six manufacturing locations. Our brand names are recognized globally including: BSC Filters, York, UK; Dow-Key Microwave, Ventura, CA; Pole/Zero, West Chester, OH; Espy, Austin, TX; and K&L Microwave, Salisbury, Maryland and Dominican Republic. Our expertise is the design and manufacture of communications-based specialty products - engineered components and subsystems - for demanding military, space, commercial aerospace/industrial, and telecom infrastructure applications where function and reliability are crucial. Are you a SMT Operator with a passion for supporting our nation's military communications? If so, we want to speak with you about this opportunity! As a SMT Operator at Microwave Products Group - Pole/Zero Corporation in West Chester, OH, you will support the military community by setting up, operating, performing basic maintenance and data recording of automated assembly (SMT) equipment. Primary Responsibilities of this position include: Responsible for the set-up/tear-down of equipment including but not limited to the installation of reeled components, the installation of printer stencils and processing of assemblies through the SMT Process Operate/Monitor automated equipment as follows: Set-Up feeders per established guidelines Load raw circuit cards into the stencil machine and verify that machine has accurately aligned the stencils with the circuit cards Verify Stencil Printing via SPI (Solder Paste Inspection) Process Load the PCB into the component placement machine and ensure components are accurately placed Hand-place components as necessary to efficiently complete SMT assemblies through the automated process Load correct Profile and process PCB thru reflow oven Load correct program and process PCB thru router Tear-Down Feeders per established IFS / Pole Zero WI guidelines Manipulate and/or make minor changes in programming of auto assembly equipment Perform basic maintenance activities on the auto assembly equipment Maintain accurate machine operation logs on a daily basis Complete data recording/reporting activities for manufacturing control processes (via the ERP system or off-line) Optimize machine setups for efficiency and maximize equipment capabilities Understand and monitor operation and maintenance requirements Knowledge, skills and abilities strongly preferred include: Knowledge of surface mount components required. This includes the ability to identify caps, IC's capacitors, diodes, resistors, etc. Must be able to read a parts list, gather components and appropriately assemble the parts to the product by accurately interpreting the drawing. Good mechanical aptitude skills - ability to pass the Bennett Mechanical Test with the minimum score of 35/68 required. Above average computer skills needed in order to be able to process assemblies thru the SMT Line. Working knowledge of IPC-610-A and a J-STD-001 certification, which may obtained will be required. Be able to conduct daily work operations with minimal supervision. Be able to prioritize daily work operations by working with the schedules and planning resources. Be able to effectively communicate with planning personnel, supervision and other department associates. Requirements Include: High school diploma or GED required At least three years of experience with Juki 3010L/3020L or comparable surface mount machine strongly preferred Must be able to identify electronic components Must have at least one year of hands on automated electronic assembly experience Must have intermediate level PC skills Must be a US person (US Citizen or Permanent Resident / Green Card Holder) Benefits Include: