Assembler and Tube Technician

Our client, a global manufacturer of microwave products for radar,industrial, medical and scientific applications is looking a  skilled assembler with welding experience to  join there Palo Alto, CA location on a temp-to-hire basis. 
Job duties include:

• Works to construct a variety of microwave tube devices within a product line per written procedures, instructions, and mechanical drawings.
• Performs routine electronic, mechanical, and technical tasks such as constructing, repairing, troubleshooting, calibrating, adjusting, testing, and maintaining electronic and mechanical equipment, tubes, microwave products, electro-mechanical devices, components, and systems.
• Works from schematics, engineering drawings, written and verbal instructions.
• Operates related electronic, mechanical and laboratory equipment necessary to assemble, test, evaluate process, repair and maintain specific product or equipment.
• Organizes and records measured data per manufacturing documentation.
• Prepares prescribed compounds and solution for use in processing, etching, and metalizing materials.
• Performs calibration and alignment checks on electronic or mechanical equipment.
• Conducts routine engineering tests and detailed experimental testing and reports data in prescribed format.
• Works in a rapidly changing manufacturing environment with specific production objectives for cycle-time and throughput. Develops skill and knowledge in specific products or equipment.
• Works to specific safety, quality and security requirements and instructions.
• Maintains assigned work areas in a clean and orderly manner.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. High School Diploma or GED required
2. Ability to Lift 25 pounds
3. Good English Communication Skills
4. Familiarity with and able to follow safety practices
5. Ability to Read mechanical drawings
6. Ability to use microscope for extended periods of time
7. Reliable & dependent. Ability/willingness to work OT and weekends
8. Proficiency in using computer and using all computer tools required, like:

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