At Benchmark , we are driven by our purpose: to innovate for a healthier, safer, and better-connected world to create a brighter future. When you join us, you become part of a team passionate about making a meaningful impact across various sectors, including commercial aerospace, defense, advanced computing, next-generation communications, complex industrials, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment. We prioritize career growth, fostering a culture that ensures you reach your full potential. At Benchmark, your work is purpose-driven, enabling you to create a positive impact on the world and make your career truly meaningful. You’ll be part of a collaborative and inclusive team that values your ideas and contributions.
Summary:
Essential Functions and Competencies
- Learn tasks associated with PCB and systems assembly based on above levels
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Ability to take on additional responsibilities as required
- Effective organization and prioritization skills
- Demonstrate high attention to detail
- Demonstrate discretion, confidentiality and professionalism when representing the company
- Ability to support a 24/7 global business operation as required
- Ability to work overtime when needed
- May operate automatic and semi-automatic equipment as required (selective solder machine, wave machine, leaded insertion machine)
- Ability to work with and train diverse groups
- Accepting of opportunities to train on new equipment and to cross-train into other site operations, as needed
- Participate in a continuous improvement activity
Responsibilities:
Qualifications / Education / Experience
- Read and follow assembly prints, work instructions, drawings, procedures and specifications used in the manufacture of PCBs and/or systems
- May be certified to operate a limited number and variety of basic machines in production
- Respond to written and verbal instructions
- Obtain certifications on assigned equipment
- Maintain a clean work environment and follow all company policies and practices regarding safety and material handling
- Use cross-reference tools available to identify part numbers, descriptions, and vendor; Recognize all part markings including speed and values (ohms)
- Assist with line changeover
- Identify feeder by size and type in SMT equipment
- Demonstrate the use of cross-reference tools available to identify part numbers, descriptions and vendor
- Remove hazardous waste at the end of each shift and put in waste storage area, check to see that labels are present and closes containers when not in use
- Continuously maintain a clean machine
- May be involved with hazardous waste handling duties
Level II
- Perform all the essential functions and competencies listed above
- Complete process control charts used to monitor efficiency
- Identify quality, material and process problems and communicate to proper personnel
- May be certified to operate a variety of basic-intermediate complex equipment in production
- Mentor and assist lesser qualified operators
- May set-up and/or PM less complex equipment
- Complete process control charts used to monitor efficiency; Interpret chart patterns and use them as a tool to control processes
- May be certified to operate a variety of complex equipment in production and considered a Master
- Offer solutions to engineering regarding equipment operation
- Continuously maintain a clean machine
- Troubleshoots, evaluate and correct minor machine problems where possible with nozzles, feeders, board supports, and sensors, in order to aid less skilled operators
- Collect data from Data Analyzer and use it for process efficiency ratios
- Complete and submit a machine fallout report
- If responsible for feeder repair for SMT, repair bad feeders from bad feeder repair rack and document work performed into PFS; Maintain continuous flow of repairing bad feeders to maintain machine operation and utilize/maintain PFS database for proper cataloguing of feeder repair
- May set-up and/or PM less complex equipment
All employees are responsible for the Quality of their work to ensure BEI meets, or exceeds Customer Satisfaction. 2+ years of experience operating complex equipment; 2+ years of experience mentoring othersHigh School Diploma or GED Ability to read, write and perform basic math
Other information:
Benchmark considers this a safety-sensitive position.
Education:
Geographical Location: Minnesota:Winona
Physical Location: Winona, MN - East (4065)
Shift: Shift 4
Work Schedule: F-Su 0600-1830
Full Time
In our innovative environment, you'll work with cutting-edge technology, leading the way in engineering design and delivering world-class manufacturing services for products that make a real difference in the lives of others. At Benchmark, your career is more than just a job. It’s an opportunity to be part of something bigger, where your work matters and helps shape a brighter future for everyone. Together, we will achieve extraordinary things.
Compensation Range: $17.620000 to $22.030000 USD. Many factors are considered in compensation decisions, including but not limited to skills, certifications, licensures, experience, training, incumbent data, and other business needs.
Benefits and Other Compensation: Benchmark provides a comprehensive benefits package, including a Bonus Plan, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, all based on scheduled hours. Benchmark complies with applicable state and local employee leave laws.
Application Deadline: This job posting will remain open until filled.
Additional Notices: Benchmark adheres to applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits. This includes, but is not limited to, providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies. Candidates applying for remote work based in Washington state, may obtain PTO eligibility for this position by emailing [email protected] .
Export Control: This job position may include access to controlled information or technology covered under applicable U.S. export control laws. As such, employment for this job position may be contingent on either verification that an applicant falls under the definition of a “U.S. Person” (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status) or on the Company timely obtaining any necessary export license required under federal laws. The Company evaluates such export license situations on a case-by-case basis and may decline to proceed with a job applicant in its sole discretion since export license applications can take many weeks to be processed.
Benchmark is an equal opportunity employer. We are bringing together a dynamic workforce with unique talents, life experiences, cultures, and perspectives to promote an innovative, collaborative, and creative place to work. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [email protected] .
