AOI Operator

AOI Operator

Hourly Salary Rate: $24.00-$25.00/hr 10% shift differential

Work Schedule: Swing Shift (2:30 PM-11:00 PM)

Job Description/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for operating Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) equipment to ensure accurate component placement markings and overall quality of assembled printed circuit boards (PCBs).
  
• Review AOI inspection results to ensure accurate component placement orientation and markings.
  

• Perform manual inspection using microscopes or magnification tools when required.
  

• Load and verify AOI programs according to work instructions and documentation.
  
• Inspect populated printed circuit boards using magnification aids and microscopes to identify defects or nonconformances.
  
• Identify defects (e.g. missing components misalignment solder issues)and escalate findings to Supervisor Lead or Engineering.
  

• Troubleshoot and adjust AOI programs and optimize inspection performance to reduce false calls and escapes.
  

• Support production activities to meet quality efficiency and output goals.
  
• Maintain accurate inspection records and documentation.
  
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
  

Job Requirements:

• Working knowledge of IPC-A-610 standards.
  
• Demonstrated knowledge and/or skill in operating inspection or manufacturing equipment.
  
• Experience operating Koh Young and YES TECH AOI system is a plus.
  

• Ability to maintain accurate and detailed documentation.
  
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail; ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
  
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English
  

• Ability to read and understand assembly drawings work instructions component identification and component polarity.
  
• Basic computer proficiency
  

Preferred Skills (Nice to have):

• Experience with AOI programming or offline programming
  

• Familiarity with SMT processes and common PCB defects
  

• Knowledge of SPI/AXI inspection is a plus