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.

Cascade Systems Technology offers a full range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 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 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.

POSITION SUMMARY: 

This position is responsible for accurately picking jobs, which entails verifying correct manufacturing part number and quantity. Filling kit shortages, pulling material for parts requests, putting away excess inventory, and helping to keep the stockroom clean and organized.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Create tote tags for appropriate Dept. kit (i.e. SMT, TH, Mech., Test, Micro)

• Pick Kits on a timely manner (4 weeks before due date) 1-2 days for quick turns.
• Make sure correct parts are picked for various jobs and alert supervisor to any incorrect parts in material bins.
• Perform cycle counts as needed. Alerts immediate supervisor regarding discrepancies so corrections can be made in system.
• Cycle count and enter engineering material into stockroom shelves.
• Create bins for new material and put into stockroom shelves on a weekly basis.
• Cycle count customer owned material and issue reports as requested on a timely manner upon request.
• Verify inventory computations by comparing them to physical counts of stock, and investigate discrepancies. Alerts immediate supervisor regarding discrepancies so corrections can be made in system.
• Mark stock items using identification tags.
• Keep work station and stockroom clean and organized and ensure area is free from safety hazards.
• Put away material returned from production daily.
• Prepare and maintain shortage reports and submit to purchasing agent for acquisition.
• Prepare and maintain records and reports of inventories and create shortage reports for purchasing department.
• Prepares internal kit status report for department use.
• Document damaged parts or material received and queries supervisor, purchasing and quality departments for proper disposition of product.
• Issue or distribute materials and supplies to coworkers, based on information from incoming requisitions.
• Receive and count stock items, and record data manually or using computer.
• Unpack items to be stocked on shelves in stockrooms or filled in kits.
• Mark stock items using identification tags.
• Prepare and maintain records and reports of inventories and create shortage reports for purchasing department.
• Bake all components as required per MSL levels/specs on a weekly basis to prevent line down situations before kit picks and after returned kits. Any compromised MSL components found during receiving.
• Issue or distribute materials and supplies to coworkers, based on information from incoming requisitions.
• Provide assistance or direction to other stockroom personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Act as a member of the Logistics team and attend and actively participate in requested meetings.
• 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 or equivalent.
• Two (2) years established work experience, preferably in a manufacturing or computer component environment.
• 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 and written communication skills.
• Must be able to read and comprehend packing slips and order forms.
• 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.
• Proficient in MS Office- Word and Excel and ability to learn and utilize other Company software.
• Company offers a full range of benefits including medical, dental, retirement plan and more.

Company offers a full range of benefits including medical, dental, retirement plan and more.

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.

POSITION SUMMARY: 

This position will oversee and ensure the efficient and safe functioning of all the processes 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 in manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Ensuring manufacturing equipment has a limited downtime and is maintained as required.
• Evaluate and improve 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 efficiency 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 the 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 understanding of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) principles.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills with 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 the computer or desk area for extended periods of time.

The purpose of this job description is to provide a guide by which you and the management of Cascade Systems Technology, LLC may measure your progress and ability to meet our commitments. The following should be considered an outline of your responsibilities and duties as an employee of the Company not a detailed description of how all tasks should be completed.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Shipping & Receiving Associate l position ensures that our customers’ products are accurately labeled, documented, shipped according to schedule and receives materials and items per work instructions and communicates with Production Management, Account Managers, Stock Room, and Finance regarding shipping and receiving transactions and activity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Shipping
o Follow weekly build/ship schedule for the department.
o Package product as they as assemblies are ready for shipping.
o Follow shipping documentation specifications which may include Certificate of Compliance (C of Cs), special labeling requirements etc.
o Communicate changes for redlining shipping instructions immediate supervisor/documentation department.
o Review daily shipping schedule and advise to immediate supervisor regarding additional daily labor needed in a timely manner to meet schedule.
o Review shipping and packing material inventory and prepare order list in a timely manner.
o Ensure that shipping area is clean, safe and maintained
o Prepare assemblies for freight shipments as required (UPS/FEDEX/DHL/COURIER etc.)
o Manually close the M2M job order portion after all assemblies have been shipped.
o Perform Shop Floor Manager transactions daily.
o Other duties as assigned.
Receiving
o Receive, count, and reconcile with receivers. Record data in M2M or G/Drive as required.
o Unpack items to be stocked and stage in the receiving area for Stock Room personnel to process.
o Keep receiving station clean and organized and ensure area is free from safety hazards.
o Report damaged parts or material received and contact supervisor, purchasing and quality departments for proper disposition of product.
o Issue or distribute materials and supplies to coworkers, based on incoming requisitions.
o Create receivers in M2M with and without PO’s.
o Accurately perform M2M on hand adjustments as required.
o Keep work station clean and organized and ensure area is free from safety hazards.
o Be proactive by reviewing the Ship Schedule Report, Shortage Report, and Shop Floor Manager
o Other duties as assigned.

Shipping & Receiving

o Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
o Act as a member of the production team and attend and actively participate in requested meetings.
o Follow chemical, MSDS and ESD procedures.

o Must follow all safety requirements, promptly report safety accidents and illnesses, and report potential safety issues, concerns and situations to supervisor.
o Stay abreast of current industry technology, trends and knowledge and provide to the Company by sharing this information with the Company

QUALIFICATIONS:

o High school diploma or equivalent.
o Two (2) years established work experience in shipping and receiving.
o Good communication skills and ability to establish and maintain positive and effective communications with other team members, customers, vendors and other third parties.
o Good oral and written communication skills.
o Must be able to read and comprehend packing slips and order forms.
o Excellent attention to detail.
o Ability to learn and identify all components and component part numbers.
o 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.
o Ability to learn and follow ISO 9001 process.
o Proficient in MS Office- Word and Excel and ability to learn and utilize other Company software.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequent standing, walking and stooping.
• Frequent repetitive motion tasks.
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Perform shipping and receiving at a fast pace with urgency/accuracy.
• Must be able to work at computer or workstation for extended periods of time.