Cascade Systems Technology (CST) is a premier contract manufacturing company specializing in Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) in Hillsboro, Oregon. Our company serves the Greater Portland region, Pacific Northwest, and beyond.  Cascade Systems Technology is an industry leader in Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA), Box Build, Microelectronics, Engineering & Design, Rework, Cable Assembly, and Prototyping.

Cascade Systems Technology offers a full range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, including 15 days of PTO and 8 paid holidays each year, along with $600 annual employer contribution to employees HSA. Benefits are available the first month following the date of hire.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform kit audits.
• Operate pick & place equipment in production mode.
• Set up and operate screen printers.
• Verify feeder setup and load feeders.
• Perform Caltex Paste Height measurement as required.
• Complete all SMT paperwork as required.
• Test and record ESD check as required.
• Follow weekly build/ship and production schedule for the department via immediate supervisor/team lead and inform immediate supervisor/team lead if schedule will not be met.
• Ensure receipt of proper documentation and make sure you have a strong understanding of project prior to starting work.
• Review NPI product build assembly drawings for questionable information and review areas of concern with supervisor/lead prior to prepping kit.
• Ensure that SMT machines are operating and performing appropriately and check for shortages.
• Inform supervisor immediately if there are any problems with machines.
• Communicate any quality issues to immediate supervisor/team lead within fifteen (15) minutes of finding.
• Redline and communicate any documentation discrepancies to immediate supervisor.
• Only work on equipment for which training and/or certification has been completed.
• Ensure your production area is clean and maintained.

POSITION SUMMARY: 

This position is responsible for the preparing and/or finishing of product builds for the Mechanical department prior to quality control review or test.  All work submitted to QC must be in accordance with IPC-610 Class 2 standards unless otherwise specified. Work may include auditing of kits from Pep/Insert.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Follow weekly build/ship and production schedule for the department via immediate supervisor/team lead and inform immediate supervisor/team lead if schedule will not be met.
• Prepare the customer fixtures for press fit.
• Finish the buildup of circuit boards from touch up according to specifications.
• May crimp and various cable assemblies.
• Ensures proper labeling of circuit boards prior to sending to quality control or testing.
• Inform supervisor or lead of any issues found on in-coming boards to get direction on how to solve or how to fix the problem.
• Audits kits from Prep/Insert to ensure the kit includes the right customer approved components and count is correct. Audit includes reviewing checklist, BOM, product information sheet to see if there are any changes from previous builds or change in instructions or information for New Product In (NPI).
• May perform potting on projects as specified in doc packs.
• Follow ESD procedures.
• Ensure Production area is clean and maintained.
• Ensure you have proper documentation and indicate to supervisor if training is needed.
• Redline and communicate any documentation discrepancies to immediate supervisor.
• Communicate any quality issues to immediate supervisor within fifteen (15) minutes of finding.
• Only use equipment for which you have been certified to operate. Inform immediate supervisor if training is inadequate or needed to ensure proper training/ certification.
• Keep safety stock of all production consumables and order supplies as needed through immediate supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Act as a member of the Mechanical Assembler team and attend and actively participate in requested meetings.
• Assist in training other co-workers on various jobs as requested.
• Must follow all safety requirements, promptly report safety accidents and illnesses, and report potential safety issues, concerns and situations to supervisor or lead.
• Follow chemical and MSDS procedures.
• Stay abreast of current industry technology, trends and knowledge and provide to the Company by sharing this information with the Company.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (5+) years established work experience, preferably in a manufacturing or computer component environment.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to establish and maintain positive and effective communications with other team members, customers, vendors and other third parties.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to read and comprehend assembly and build instructions and other written material.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Must be able to learn and work with LEAN working methods and processes.
• Must comply with standards set by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and be free from federal warrants and must not be on any Federal watch list.
• Ability to learn and follow ISO 9000 process.
• Familiar with computers, MS Office-Word, Excel, and ability to learn and utilize other Company software and computers.
• Supervisory experience desire.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequent standing, walking and sitting.
• Occasional stooping or crouching.
• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds.
• Frequent use of hands and repetitive motion tasks.
• Must be able to work at computer or workstation for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to see and accurately delineate between various colors.
• Ability to see and identify very small computer components.

POSITION SUMMARY: 

This position will oversee and ensure the efficient and safe functioning of all the processed related to producing and manufacturing all products and other jobs sent through this facility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Support production.
• Installation, characterization, configuration of manufacturing equipment.
• Training of manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Ensuring manufacturing equipment has a limited downtime and is maintained as required.
• Evaluate and improve on processes in manufacturing systems.
• Maintain reliable and safe manufacturing systems while improving production rates, efficiencies, yields, costs and changeovers.
• Improve process capability and production volume while maintaining and improving quality standards.
• Develop and implement systems that optimize all phases of production process.
• Work with equipment designers and manufacturing officers to develop a cost-effective and working production process.
• Research and purchase new manufacturing technology.
• Work closely with engineering and other departments in the development and research of the process and to review the work process for new jobs.
• Make recommendations for efficiencies in production to increase productivity and reduce costs.
• Understand ISO procedures and ensure that Corrective Action Reports (CAR) are completed as required. Conduct training on ISO procedures and re-training when procedures are not followed.
• Execute Lean and Six Sigma Projects as required by management.
• Other duties as assigned.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Act as a member of the Cascade System Technology team and attend and actively participate in requested meetings.
• Must follow all safety requirements, promptly report safety accidents and illnesses, and report potential safety issues, concerns and situations to supervisor or lead.
• Stay abreast of current industry technology, trends and knowledge and provide to the Company by sharing this information with the Company.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Five (5) years or less of electronics manufacturing experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in related science field, preferably with an engineering focus or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Previous project management and supervisor experience.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to establish and maintain positive and effective communications with other team members, customers, vendors and other third parties.
• Strong knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Oregon state safety laws and understand of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) principles.
• Good analytical and problem solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Must comply with standards set by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and be free from federal warrants and must not be on any Federal watch list.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 standards
• Familiarity with ERP and MRP Systems.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ability to learn and utilize other Company software.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequent standing, walking and sitting.
• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds.
• Must be able to work at computer or desk area for extended periods of time.