AOI Inspector in Brea, CA at Defense Search

AOI Inspector (2nd Shift)

Brea, CA
Monday to Friday, 2:30 pm to 11:00 pm
Temp-to-Hire | Pay: $21-$24 per hour

We have an exciting opportunity for an entry-level Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) Inspector to join our team in Brea, CA. The AOI Inspector Level 1 performs visual, electrical, and dimensional inspections of printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs). This role ensures compliance with manufacturing travelers, engineering drawings, bill of materials (BOMs), process-specific instructions, critical criteria, and industry standards (IPC-610, J-STD-001, Class 2).

Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate 2D AOI (Automated Optical Inspection) machines.

• Perform visual and dimensional inspections of PCBAs to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, process specifications, industry standards, and customer-specific criteria.

• Use precision measuring instruments such as smart tweezers, calipers, and pin gauges to ensure adherence to electrical and dimensional specifications.

• Communicate defects not captured by equipment to responsible personnel for program integrity enhancement.

• Notify assembly operators of defects noted during AOI operations for quick corrections.

• Perform and record first article inspections and in-process inspections, inputting data into the associated database.

• Properly handle and dispose of all waste, including hazardous waste, while maintaining a clean work area.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in electronics assembly manufacturing or a similar industry.

• Knowledge of Automated Optical Inspection equipment and procedures.

• 1 year of experience in a regulated industry such as ISO9001, AS9100, or ISO13485.

• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, specifications, and PCB Gerbers.

• Skilled in electrically measuring resistors and capacitors.

• Expertise in reading component values by inspecting parts.

If you have electronics manufacturing experience, keen attention to detail, excellent teamwork and collaboration skills, great problem-solving abilities, and enjoy upholding quality standards, we encourage you to apply!