Production Specialist

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 20,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology, Inc.

People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip's nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it's won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence.

Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you.

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Job Description:

Creates modules by hand soldering surface mount electronic components and Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) devices to PCBs, using MIL-STD 883, J-STD and Microchip processes. Fabricates wiring harnesses, cable and connector assemblies. Mechanically assembles the individual components into a completed product using proper ESD procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Solders electronic components, wiring harnesses and installs SAW components on printed circuit boards (PCB) using assembly drawings and travelers provided through computer networking.
• Completes module assembly by installing PCB into module case using assembly drawings and traveler provided through computer networking.
• Performs quality inspection of purchased and manufactured products in accordance with established Microchip procedures before and after any assembly task.
• Documents all instances of inspection thru the Work Order Event Database. Reports any unusual discrepancies or problems promptly to management.
• Signs off traveler and moves product forward to Inventory or Test department.
• Proactively participate in Lean Manufacturing activities.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications:

* Ability to multi-task while paying careful attention to detail
* Prior success working both individually and in a team environment
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to follow written and verbal direction
* Ability to read, comprehend and follow detailed work specifications
* Excellent listening skills
* Adaptability to frequent change and improvements
* Regular and predictable attendance is essential
* Ability to wear the required Protective Equipment
* Basic computer, math and reading comprehension skills
* You must be 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED

Additional Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment performing assembly and soldering tasks.
• IPC J-STD-001 certification.
• Experience using Microsoft Windows, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Microsoft Internet Explorer and Microsoft Outlook.
• Hands-on experience with electronics manufacturing, materials, and processing.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with individuals at all levels.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using a magnification lamp.
• Knowledge of or experience using Lean manufacturing.

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Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the EEO is the Law Poster and the EEO is the Law Poster Supplement. Please also refer to the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.