Assembly Operator – Quartz Crystal Production (1st Shift)

About the role

KYOCERA AVX Corporation is hiring an Assembly Operator for its 1st shift in Erie, Pennsylvania. The operator prepares quartz crystals and other materials within a variety of production designs using hand tools, small equipment and work instructions, ensuring they meet specifications and pass quality checks. The position reports to the Manufacturing Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Work with production and assembly instructions, parts lists, drawings and verbal instructions to assemble a wide range of products or components.
• Position components manually or with small hand tools such as hand crimpers, pliers, tweezers and screwdrivers.
• Use a microscope and solder or de-solder components at times to finish the product or component.
• Perform quality assurance checks to confirm materials are free of damage and correctly assembled.
• Work at different workstations depending on production needs.

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to concentrate for long periods on highly repetitive tasks.
• Excellent eye and hand coordination.
• Ability to read and understand work instructions and to read measuring devices.
• Ability to solve basic math problems needed for assembly tasks.

Preferred qualifications

• IPC J-STD-001 certification for soldering electrical and electronic assemblies.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and other software.