Company Description
Miller® is about building things that matter. We lead the welding industry in building advanced, solution-focused products and meeting crucial needs for welding safety and health.
We’re about the partnership and the work. Our products are designed with our users for manufacturing, fabrication, construction, aviation, motorsports, education, agriculture and marine applications.
Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, is headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, and wholly owned by Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW). The company maintains its industry leadership by setting the standard for reliability, quality and responsiveness. Our tagline, “The Power of Blue®,” is inspired by the blue color of Miller equipment.
The company began with an innovation that responded to customer needs, growing from a one-man operation in 1929, to the world’s largest manufacturer of arc welding products. Miller keeps the tradition alive by focusing on its top priority: people.
Job Description
The candidate will be responsible for all aspects of machine operation and must be a self-starter and team player.
This person must be able to set up and operate the wave solder machine, flux unit, and water wash unit. Their duties also include maintaining the quality of soldered PC boards, inspecting products, and recognizing defects based on IPC-A-610 class 2 standards. They will hand solder, touch up, and minor repairs to PC boards. They will perform all regular cleaning of the equipment. They will clip leads on soldered boards and train clippers. Wave Solder Operators will cross-train and work in other areas required by workload. Start and end times may vary depending on workload, and overtime may be required.
Operator
- Perform set-up, operation, and cleaning of all related equipment
- Maintain quality of soldered PC boards, an inspection of the product, and recognize defects based on IPC-A-610 Class 2 standards.
- Hand clip leads on soldered boards as needed.
Physical Demands:
- Constant use of fine finger dexterity, neck flexion, and reaching
- Frequently required to use both hands to hold circuit boards, bins, tools, and components
- Frequently lift, push, or pull 11-25lbs and occasionally lift, push, or pull 26-50lbs
- Occasional bending at the knees and waist
- Close vision, midrange vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and balance are requirements of this position
- Ability to visually differentiate colors
- Constantly Sitting/Standing/Alternating
Additional Functions:
- Prioritize workload based on customer needs
- Follow company policies and rules regarding ESD, quality, and safety
- Cross-train and work in other PCB assembly areas
- Ability to work flexible schedules and 50 hours per week Monday through Saturday
- Ensure that the assigned area is clean and organized
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- 6 months of experience in PCB assembly or equivalent required
- Read English sufficient to understand schematics and assembly instructions
- Read English sufficient to understand basic computer use instructions, company policies, safety directives and other work instructions
- Ability to communicate in English to understand and give verbal work instructions to coworkers who only speak English
- Handwrite work related notes in English
- Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers
- Decimals / fractions used with use of calculator
- Basic computer skills
- Using MS Outlook, create and send emails
- Enter production numbers into an Excel spreadsheet
- Ability to solder to IPC-A-610 class 2 standards
- Ability to work flexible schedules and 50 hours per week Monday through Saturday
- Read and understand bill of material, process routings, layout drawings, and circuit and wiring diagrams
- Ensure IPC-A-610 Class 2 standards are met
- Use computers, small hand and torque tools, scales, calculators, and rulers
- PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience operating a wave solder machine
- Mechanics and electronics experience
- Machine operator experience
Benefits Includes:
- 401k with Matching Percentages
- Dental
- Medical
- Short-term & Long-term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Competitive Pay Rates
- Paid Holidays
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.
As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.