Operator - Mexico

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Location: Nuevo Laredo, MX, 88285
Business Unit: Energy Conversion Solutions
Posting Date: Jan 28, 2025

Job Summary

SMT and Through-Hole (TH) Hand Assembly Operators are responsible for assembling and inspecting Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBAs), including surface-mount (SMT) and through-hole components. This role involves manually placing and soldering components, following production schedules, and performing final inspections to ensure high-quality standards are met.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow standard work instructions to assemble electronic components on PCBAs using SMT and TH technologies
• Manually place components on circuit boards, ensuring proper alignment and high-quality solder joints.
• Perform final inspections of assembled PCBAs, identifying defects or discrepancies to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Operate and inspect SMT and TH tools, equipment, and basic hand tools (e.g., soldering irons, tweezers) necessary for assembly and inspection.
• Maintain accuracy and attention to detail when working with small electronic components.
• Follow production schedules, meet output targets, and report any defects or concerns to the supervisor.
• Keep workstations clean and organized, adhering to 5S methodology.
• Collaborate with team members to resolve assembly or quality issues and continuously improve work processes.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Good attention to detail and skill in working with SMT and TH components by hand
• Ability to operate and inspect basic hand tools used in electronic assembly.
• Ability to lift or carry up to 50 lbs and work in standing, walking, or bending positions for extended periods.
• Basic computer skills for entering inspection and production data.
• Basic math skills and familiarity with measurement tools (calipers, rulers, etc.).
• Knowledge of industry standards for PCB assembly and quality control is a plus.

Education / Experience

• Elementary school degree or equivalent.
• Experience in SMT and TH assembly, is preferred.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.0 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 21,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK (NYSE:AME) is a component of the S&P 500. Visit www.ametek.com for more information.

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