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Production Supervisor/Manager

Location

Huntsville, AL

The SMT operator is responsible for various repetitive bench or line operations to mass-produce electronic assembly products. Additionally, may be required to lead improvement teams and report productivity and/or process improvements.

1. Follows written and/or verbal instructions and processes.
2. Operates manufacturing equipment in accordance with correct procedures.
3. Complies with EPA and OSHA codes and regulations; Adheres to proper safety practices in the performance of all tasks.
4. Protects electronics components and assemblies from ESD damage through proper use of ESD protection equipment.
5. Maintains a clean work environment by performing routine housekeeping tasks.
6. Inputs ideas and concerns on procedures, processes, quality issues, safety issues, etc.
7. Maintains designated takt time at multiple task operations (i.e. hand load more than 1 component).
8. Inspect PCB Assemblies per IPC-610 (SMT and Thru-Hole Solder Joints).
9. Correctly solder thru-hole and SMT components (per IPC-610 class 2).
10. Perform basic manufacturing calculations (productivity, productivity score, cycle time, drop rate) and analyze manufacturing bottlenecks for productivity improvements.
11. Performs basic maintenance procedures for SMT equipment and machine component identification. Additionally, be able to identify, understand and observe SMT equipment safety precautions for maintenance procedures.
12. All other duties as assigned by management to ensure the success of Futaba.

1. 1-2 years’ experience in electronics manufacturing.
2. High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).

1. Knowledge of machine operation, process overview, basic quality requirements (i.e. quality policy, scrap disposition, 5S, etc.).
2. Basic language Skills: Ability to read English and recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print/write the English language and speak simple English sentences.
3. Reading Comprehension: Ability to read, comprehend and execute work instructions.
4. Basic Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
5. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or verbal instructions.
6. Ability to work well in a team environment.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

The noise level in the work environment is generally moderate.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

1. Physical activity requiring standing, walking (or otherwise be mobile), reaching, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, repetitive motions, talking and hearing.
2. Frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
3. Occasionally required to sit, climb or balance.
4. Employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
5. Visual requirement is for close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.