POSITION SUMMARY: 

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.

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 the 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 the 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.

Compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and skill level.

POSITION SUMMARY: 

This position is responsible for the preparation 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 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 quality control or testing.
• Inform supervisor or lead of any issues found on incoming boards to get directions 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 checklists, BOM, and 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 the supervisor if training is needed.
• Redline and communicate any documentation discrepancies to immediate supervisor.
• Communicate any quality issues to the 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 in 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.
• I 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 a 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.

Compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and skill level.

POSITION SUMMARY:

 The Quality Control Technician supports the manufacturing operations through quality inspection.

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.
• Ensure receipt of proper documentation prior to starting work.
• Review assembly drawings and ensure a full understanding prior to start QC check.
• Review and understand Bill of Materials (BOMs) and Work instructions.
• Inspect SMT and through hole assemblies against A-610 Class II & III std.

Operate and program the Automatic Optical Inspection (AOI) machine.

• Operate the x-ray machine.
• Perform 1^st article inspections – both internal and external.
• Understand product flow and board assembly manufacturing process.
• Log quality data summary in the quality data base.
• Communicate any quality issues to immediate supervisor within fifteen (15) minutes of finding.
• Redline and communicate any documentation discrepancies to immediate supervisor.
• Only work/use equipment for which training and/or certification has been completed.
• Ensure your production area is clean and maintained.
• Other duties as assigned.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Act as a member of the team and attend and actively participate in production shipping white board meetings and other meetings as requested.
• Follow chemical, MSDS and ESD procedures.
• Must follow all safety requirements, promptly report safety accidents and illnesses, and report potential safety issues, concerns and situations to supervisor.
• 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/Ged with college credits.
• At least 5 years of experience required preferably in a manufacturing or computer component environment.
• Familiar with IPC A-610 std
• Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) experience
• Can read blue prints
• Must be able to use basic measuring tools, ie; caliper, VOM
• Good communication skills and ability to establish and maintain positive and effective communications with other team members, customers, vendors and other third parties.
• Good 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.
• Ability to identify all components and component part numbers.
• 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.
• Basic computer skills, prefer familiarity with and ability to use MS Office (Word, Excel, and Power Point) and ability to learn and utilize other Company software.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequent standing, walking and sitting.
• Occasional stooping or crouching.
• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent use of hands.
• 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

Compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and skill level.