Level 2 Visual Inspector

Quality Assurance Brooklyn, New York


Description

Mini-Circuits designs, manufactures and distributes integrated circuits, modules, and sub-systems for high-performance radio frequency (RF) and microwave applications.  With design, sales, and manufacturing locations in over 30 countries, Mini-Circuits’ products are used in a range of wired and wireless communications applications. Our products are also used in detection, measurement, and imaging applications, including military communication, guidance, and electronic countermeasure systems, commercial, scientific, military land, sea, and aircraft; automotive systems, medical systems, and industrial test equipment.  
Mini-Circuits sells its products to over 20,000 customers globally through our direct sales force, applications engineering staff, and sales representatives, as well as through our extensive website. 

Position Summary:

To visually inspect a large volume of items such as electrical components & products, raw materials, packaging materials and other items as needed for manufacturing.

Salary Range: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Job Functions:

  • Read assembly & mechanical drawings to determine specific requirements.
  • Perform visual inspection of various items under a microscope or magnifying lamp (such as PC boards, switches, cores, connectors, resistors, chip capacitors, enclosures and covers, cables, amplifiers, machined parts & packaging materials, etc.) as per assembly drawings and specific criteria under supervision using a microscope and magnifying lamp.
  • Perform simple tests such as resistance to solvents, DC continuity, and material composition using an XRF machine.
  • Identify and segregate defective units/materials.
  • Document inspection results in the computer.
  • Will be cross-trained on soldering, welding, scanning and administrative work such as preparation of rejection reports and filing.

The duties, responsibilities and expectations described above is not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the member, within the scope of the position.

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Technical School Diploma a strong plus.
  • One or more years’ prior manufacturing or production experience is a strong plus.
  • Prior inspection or manufacturing experience a strong plus.
  • Soldering and welding experience a strong plus.
  • Ability to read, write and verbally communicate perfectly in English.
  • Ability to read assembly & mechanical drawings.
  • Ability to use tools such as a microscope and magnifying lamp.
  • Basic computer skills required (MS Word, Outlook, Excel).
  • Ability to enter data results into our AS400 computer system.
  • An individual that is capable and enjoys functioning in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment.
  • Ability to be cross-trained on other skills requiring manual dexterity and precision.
  • Must pay attention to details.
  • Must be focused on quality.
Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Cultural Focus:

  • Displays enthusiasm and Passion for their work
  • Works to the standard of Uncompromising Quality by meeting or exceeding stated objectives and embracing continuous improvement
  • Exercises sound Business Judgement, ensuring that efforts are on track with the Company’s goals
  • Operates with the mindset of Customer Obsession – by meeting or exceeding expectations to both internal and external customers
  • Takes Accountability by taking ownership and accepting responsibility for their conduct and contributions
  • Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency and accomplishes tasks with Speed and attention to detail
  • Cooperates, collaborates and contributes to shared goals with a strong sense of Teamwork
  • Conducts themselves with Honesty & Integrity and treats all members with Trust & Respect

Additional Requirements/Skills:

  • Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
  • Ability and willingness to abide by Company’s Code of Conduct.
Disclaimer: The listed qualifications and requirements for each position are intended as guidelines.  Mini-Circuits reserves the right to hire outside of these guidelines at Management’s discretion.
Mini-Circuits is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, gender identity, gender dysphoria, pregnancy-related condition, and domestic violence victim status or protected class characteristic, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal or state law.