Clean Room Electronics Assembler (Finance)
Overview
We are seeking a full-time Clean Room Electronics Assembler (1st Shift) in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for assembling electronic components, subassemblies and systems in a clean room environment while adhering to personal protective requirements. In addition, this role will test electronic function of assemblies, components, subassemblies and systems using test equipment and procedures.
Essential Functions
- Read shop orders, follow production work instruction, sample assemblies and receive verbal instructions regarding duties to be performed
- Ensure all processes meet clean room requirements/processes
- Position and align parts in specified relationships to each other in jig, fixture or other holding device using hand or power tools
- Tend machines or use hand tools and power tools to crimp, stake, bolt, rivet, weld, solder, cement, press fit or perform similar operation to secure parts in place and perform operator level preventive maintenance on machines, per Garmin requirements
- Mount assembled components such as transformers, resistors, capacitors, integrated circuits and sockets on chassis, panel or printed circuit board
- Connect component lead wires to printed circuit or routes and connect wires between individual component leads and other components, connectors, terminals and contact points using soldering, welding, thermocompression or related bonding procedures
- Install finished assemblies or subassemblies in cases and cabinets
- Assemble and attach functional/cosmetic hardware such as caps, clamps and knobs to assemblies using hand tools and power tools
- Perform intermediate assembly tasks such as potting, encapsulating, cleaning, coating, epoxy bonding, curing, stamping and color-coding parts and assemblies
- Tend machines which press or shape component parts and perform operator level preventive maintenance on machines, tend automatic assembly equipment which joins components/parts, operate standard test equipment and conduct functional, operational, environmental and life tests on product
- Connect unit to test instrument, such as ohmmeter, voltmeter, ammeter, resistance bridge or oscilloscope and turn switch
- Read instrument dial or scope that indicates resistance, capacitance, continuity and wave pattern or defect such as short or current leakage and compare instrument reading with standard and reject defective units, perform operator level preventive maintenance on test equipment per GMP requirements, and record type and quantity of defects
- Notify management of any conditions felt as being undesirable or nonconforming to product specification and any procedures that can not be performed as documented
- Train other Garmin associates on task requirements/processes
- Must possess the ability to bend, twist and lift up to 40 pounds while using safe lifting techniques, standing for an entire shift and walking long distances throughout the facility.
- Requires wearing personal protective equipment including a bunny suit
- Compliance with HRD-003 (Garmin's Attendance Policy)
- Compliance with DOT (Department of Transportation) requirements
- Maintain acceptable organization and cleanliness in work area
- Identify and label Material Drops (for incoming material)
- Clear all unnecessary items regularly, identify all material properly, maintain orderly work center condition at end of shift (ex. totes covered, work bench lights off, etc.)
- High School Diploma or GED
- Demonstrated verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills, to provide for respectful work-related communications with peers and associates from other departments (direct contact and use of electronic mail systems)
- Must possess a high degree of dexterity and eye coordination, to allow manipulation of buttons, switches, hand tools and knobs on delicate equipment, products and parts, in the performance of essential functions
- Associates operating machinery must have a mechanical aptitude with an attention to detail
- Must possess the ability to bend, twist and lift up to 40 pounds while using safe lifting techniques, standing for an entire shift and walking long distances throughout the facility
- Requires the ability to sit, stand, look down, bend, twist and have dexterity with hands for up to 10 hours
- Requires Garmin provided personal protective equipment including a bunny suit and SD shoes (Static Dissipative Footwear) to be worn at all times for an entire shift to minimize the risk of electrostatic discharge (ESD) and meet specified standards
- 2+ years assembly experience
- Soldering skills (certificate desirable)
- Previous experience in a clean room manufacturing environment utilizing techniques to install Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and Through-hole Technology (THT) components
- Previous knowledge/use of IPC-610, Acceptance of Electronic Assemblies, workmanship standards
Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.
This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits
