Manufacturing Associate - Prep (PreWave)

Vanguard EMS, Inc.Vanguard EMS, Inc.Beaverton, Oregon, United States
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Posted

10/1/2026

Employment

Full time

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Work style

On-site

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Core responsibilities

Prepare electronic components for printed circuit boards according to detailed instructions and quality standards. Inspect products to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements while communicating quality issues to the management team.

Requirements overview

Requires a high school diploma or GED and a solid understanding of manufacturing processes and electronic component handling. Candidates must possess strong attention to detail, critical thinking skills, and the ability to work overtime as needed.

Key skills

Electronic component preparationQuality inspectionIPC standardsCritical thinkingProblem solvingAttention to detailCommunication skillsManufacturing processesEquipment operationElectronic component identificationBoard handlingPCBAVisual aidsTechnical drawing interpretationProcess improvement

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Education requirements

high school

About Vanguard EMS, Inc.

Industry

Manufacturing

Employees

129

Type

Privately Held

Size

201-500 employees

At Vanguard EMS we serve customers who have products that simply cannot fail in their application. We are in the top 10% among electronics manufacturing service providers in manufacturing and test capabilities. Our processes and certifications support leaders in the Medical, Aerospace, Defense and Infrastructure sectors. From our customer interactions to the technicians working on our manufacturing floor, quality is in our DNA. We don't take shortcuts; we follow processes. You can expect seamless program alignment and rapid adjustment to changing circumstances. As a result, your programs flow through manufacturing quickly and smoothly.

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ManufacturingEngineeringTrades

Description

The Manufacturing Associate – Prep collaborates directly with the team coordinator and department manager to produce qualify processes that meets or exceeds IPC standards. This position is key to company quality standards. Vanguard EMS, Inc. is in the service business. Even with Vanguard’s state of the art technology, vast manufacturing capability, and leading-edge information tools, we wake up every day thinking about how best to serve our customers, suppliers, and the communities in which we live. What you’ll do: Prep electronic components for printed circuit board following detailed instruction. Inspect and quality check own work and the work of others; ensure that products meet all customer and regulatory requirements. Communicate quality issues to the appropriate team and manager as needed. Assist in other departments as needed and participate in controlled process improvement projects. Performs other duties as assigned. What you’ll need: Displays a high-level critical thinking, analysis, and organization. Demonstrated self-motivation, problem solving abilities, team spirit and a “hands on” mentality. Strong attention to detail and proficient communication skills, both written and oral. Ability to give and receive constructive feedback. Solid understanding of common manufacturing processes, equipment operation, and basic electronic component identification and board handling (PCBA). Effectively manipulate small and/or fragile components and tools. Ability to use visual aids, complicated drawings to verify quality products. Willingness to work overtime as needed to support production (daily and weekly). Normal color vision. Education and/or Experience High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent Preferred Qualifications Experience with pre wave processing IPC 610 certification The physical demands and work environment characteristics described above are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. This Job Posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities associated with this position. Management reserves the right to modify and assign other duties as necessary Employees enjoy a highly competitive benefits package including: Medical, Dental & Vision 401K (with employer match) Paid time off Paid holidays Profit sharing

Requirements

  • •Electronic component preparation
  • •Quality inspection
  • •IPC standards
  • •Critical thinking
  • •Problem solving
  • •Attention to detail
  • •Communication skills
  • •Manufacturing processes
  • •Equipment operation
  • •Electronic component identification
  • •Board handling
  • •PCBA
  • •Visual aids
  • •Technical drawing interpretation
  • •Process improvement

Benefits

  • •Medical
  • •Dental
  • •Vision
  • •401k
  • •Paid time off
  • •Paid holidays
  • •Profit sharing

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