The Cross Section Technician is responsible for analyzing cross-sections using a microscope to identify defects according to IPC standards. They also perform sample preparation, including grinding and polishing, and maintain accurate records of results through computer data entry.
Requirements overview
Candidates must have a high school diploma and at least 1-2 years of experience in microsectioning. The role requires the ability to interpret technical prints, perform fine detail work, and lift up to 50 lbs.
Fralock designs, develops and manufactures engineered solutions for High Reliability applications. We serve technically advanced OEM's in the Aerospace, Defense, Electronics, Energy, Industrial, Life Science, Medical, Satellite, and Semiconductor Equipment markets.
Fralock manufactures CIRLEX® an all-polyimide sheet material, Adhesiveless Laminates, All-Polyimide Laminates, Flexible & Rigid Flex Circuits, Engineered Technical Ceramics, and Specialty Engineered Laminates
AS9100D, ISO13485-2016, ISO9001-2015, ITAR compliant, FDA registered
***CIRLEX® is a registered trademark of DUPONT used under license by FRALOCK.
Cross Section Technician
Full Time + Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with Company Match, PTO)
Job Type: Onsite
Hourly Range: $23.00 - $28.85, DOE
Shift: Grave
Location: Milpitas, CA
Fralock is an engineered solutions provider of specialty components and subassemblies using advanced materials for high reliability, severe environment, and technically challenging applications. We develop and manufacture custom integrated solutions. Established in 1967, we are a critical solutions provider to Fortune 500 corporations, government, and targeted OEMs in a variety of industries including Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturing, Medical and Life Science, Aerospace and Defense, Industrial, Electronics, and Energy. Fralock is headquartered in Valencia, CA with manufacturing locations located throughout Northern and Southern California.
VISION
To be recognized by our customers as a leading solutions provider of proprietary engineered advanced materials for high reliability, severe environment, and technically challenging applications.
MISSION
To create value, profitably grow, and share our success with all stakeholders.
CULTURE
* Respect – We treat others the way they want to be treated.
* Integrity – We practice a high standard of ethics in our business dealings with customers, suppliers, and employees.
* Responsiveness – We have a sense of urgency in responding to internal and external requests and work proactively to solve problems.
* Excellence/Competence – We empower our people to continuously improve and execute high quality work.
* Teamwork – We work together to achieve Fralock business objectives by communicating at a high level, by listening and having clarity in our expectations of one another.
* Individual Accountability and Personal Responsibility – We do what we have committed to do when we committed to doing it.
* Continuous Improvement across all segments of the company
This position requires access to information controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the successful candidate must be a "U.S. person" as defined in the ITAR and EAR (which generally means (i) be a citizen or national of the United States; or (ii) be a lawful permanent resident of the United States; or (iii) have been admitted to the United States as a refugee, or have been granted asylum, as specified under applicable law.
Key Responsibilities
* Read, review and interpret travelers and prints
* Review and analyze Cross Section using microscope
* Identify defects according to IPC
* Grind mounds, arrange coupons, polish and set up final cross section
* Perform basic microsection duties in a timely manner
* Computer data entry of cross section results
* Produce reports on all classes and types
* Perform preventive maintenance (PM) as needed.
Required Skills
* Knowledge in understanding prints and specifications
* Ability to visually verify fine detail work
* Ability to pull/lift and carry 50 lbs.
* Must be able to stand/walk for a long period of time
* Ability to read, write and communicate in English to the degree necessary to perform the job
Preferences
* Trained in 6012, 6013 and TM 650
* Certified in IPC 600
Experience Requirements
* 1-2 years minimum experience in microsection
Education Requirements
* High School Diploma
All offers of employment at Fralock are contingent upon clear results of a background check. Background checks may include some or all the following depending on job title and responsibilities:
* Social Security Verification
* Prior Employment Verification
* Criminal History
* Personal and Professional References
* Motor Vehicle Records
* Credit History
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a position.
Fralock provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.