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Quality Inspector (1st Shift)

Plexus Corp.

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Appleton, WI
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First Shift
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Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

Our people create our best Plexus.

We’re hiring. Plexus is hiring production roles to support a variety of shifts across our manufacturing sites. From surgical devices and health monitors to warehouse robotics and space products, we partner with our customers to help create the products that build a better world.

Whether you’re looking to start your manufacturing career or are an experienced manufacturer, find your path at Plexus and leave your mark on the world. All team members will experience on-the-job training as necessary to be successful in their role.

We believe that our people create our best Plexus. At Plexus, we value the ideas generated by our collective uniqueness and recognize that the diverse backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives of our team members enable us to create the innovative products that build a better world. Because of this, we encourage people of all backgrounds to apply to our positions, and will look at candidates holistically, balancing work, education and additional experiences.

*Full Time employees are eligible for benefits starting day one

Purpose Statement:  Performs routine and repetitive inspection procedures to ensure quality levels at various stages of production. Visually inspects Sub-assemblies and HLA level products using a magnifier or other tools and using lot sampling methods, or 100% inspection.

Key Job Accountabilities:

  • Participate as required on Root cause activities.
  • Enters standardized information into GSF
  • Supervise work area according with 5´s standards.
  • Performs routine and repetitive inspection procedures to ensure quality levels at various stages of production. Visually inspects Sub-assemblies and HLA level products using a magnifier or other tools and using lot sampling methods, or 100% inspection.
  • Keeps supervisors informed and escalates issues when needed.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

  • A minimum of Middle school certificate is required.
  • Knowledge of PCBA manufacturing process (SMT, Backend).
  • Six Months of related experience in manufacturing process is required; One (1) or more years of related experience in the position is preferred.
  • Intermediate electronic manufacturing experience, including knowledge of workmanship standards, is preferred.
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key job accountabilities may be considered.

Other Qualifications:  

  • Advanced reading, writing and math skills are required (i.e., 12th grade level)
  • Inspection skills
  • Knowledge of PCBA and HLA product builds
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of all company and customer information
  • Must complete training for and become certified for Quality Assurance within six months of obtaining the position and must maintain QA certification to remain in the position
  • Basic PC skills are required (i.e., keyboarding skills, basic mouse usage, opening and closing programs and files using Google Workspace or MS Windows) and familiarity with applicable Plexus software packages
  • Individual will be required to sit or stand for long periods of time
  • Individual will be required to handle a PCB by turning it, flipping it, and angling it
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision for use of computer monitor, keyboard and inspection equipment, and individual must meet the visual acuity requirements
  • General office equipment and materials

Physical Requirements:  

  • Role will work in an electro-mechanical manufacturing environment with required personal protective equipment. Facilities include comfortable temperatures, repetitive low noise level and suitable lighting for required tasks. May require physical stamina with strong manual dexterity and fine motor control with precise measurement equipment or delicate tools and components requiring a steady touch. Visual inspection may require acute near vision and the ability to work continually using magnifiers, cameras and other vision systems. Role will spend a majority of the time standing and sitting with limited activities including lifting packages, moving material and working around lifting and material movement equipment as needed. Role may include repetitive computer tasks in different types of software creating, editing and saving quality records.

Travel Requirements:  

  • Less than 40%

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.

We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special requirements. If you need an application accommodation, please contact us by email at GHQ.TA@plexus.com. Please include your contact information and clearly describe how we can help you.

The email address above is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and upon completion of a confidentiality agreement.

Our Values and How We Lead behaviors guide our processes. Plexus does not make employment decisions based on race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and encourage all to apply today!