Job Description

Pole/Zero Corporation, a division of Microwave Products Group, is looking for talented people to join our organization!

Connecting and Protecting People, Microwave Products Group (MPG) is a leading global provider of mission-critical engineered electronic components and subsystems comprised of four business units in five manufacturing locations. Our brand names are recognized globally including: BSC Filters, York, UK; Dow-Key Microwave, Ventura, CA; K&L Microwave, Salisbury, Maryland and Dominican Republic and Pole/Zero, West Chester, OH.
Our expertise is the design and manufacture of communications-based specialty products engineered components and subsystems for demanding military, space, commercial aerospace/industrial, and telecom infrastructure applications where function and reliability are crucial.

An inspectors primary function is to complete the in process and final inspection of electronic & electro mechanical assemblies.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

* Position is responsible for inspecting electronic assemblies to ensure compliance with engineering documents, work instructions, customer specifications and industry standards.
* Verify conformance and write nonconformance reports when discrepancies are found.
* Verify rework/repair has been completed in accordance with specified requirements.
* Report inspections and move product in the proper system.
* Stamp/sign off on inspection steps upon completion, approving and releasing the product for shipment.
* Interface with production and engineering on production and product problems.
* Assist production by providing explanations and/or instructions on quality issues and production issues.
* Work closely with quality engineering and manufacturing engineering to improve the process and design for manufacturability.
* Spot audit in the production area to ensure that the proper instructions are being followed and to provide feedback to management to improve the process/system.
* Work closely with engineering on engineering builds and prototypes to point out potential production, quality and reliability problems.
* Assist management with implementing process controls, improvement activities, writing work instruction and inspection instructions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

* Basic understanding of IPC-A-610.
* Proficient ability to utilize a PC and the Microsoft Office Suite software package.
* Ability to read prints.
* Good manual dexterity.
* Able to manage time and priorities effectively.
* Good problem solving skills.
* Ability to demonstrate effective written and spoken communications skills.
* ISO9001 and AS9100 training, preferred.
* Must be able to use basic hand tools/gauges.
* Must be able to use microscope.

Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The Education and/or Experience listed below represents the knowledge, skill or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.



Education and/or Experience:

* Must be a US person (US Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder)
* High school diploma or GED required.
* A minimum of two (2) years related quality control inspection experience in the electronics manufacturing industry required.
* Experience with the use of inspection tools required.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* Stand, walk, and sit during the entire 8 or 10 hour shift.
* The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds or 75 pounds with assistance.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here 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.

* Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, extreme cold, and extreme heat.
* Moderate noise level in the office area.
* Required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment when in restricted manufacturing areas.

Work Schedules:

* Normal work hours are 5:30 am to 4:10 pm.
* Normal workdays are Monday - Thursday.
* Lunch period is 40 minutes per shift, unpaid.
* Breaks are two 15-minute per shift.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.