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Req ID
J2451488
Location
Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States of America
Category
Manufacturing
Posted
05/26/2026
Time Type
Full Time

At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

SUMMARY

Performs basic, standardized and repetitive electronic assembly operations, including the tasks of Manufacturing Technicians, Machines Operators, occasionally QC Inspectors and Solderers, if certified.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Works safely at all times and complies with Environmental Health and Safety standards and work practices along with all other work rules

Manufacturing Technician I:

  • Assembles finished units per customer specifications 
  • Coordinates with teammates to organize tasks requiring multiple team members to accomplish 
  • Utilizes manual and automated lifting devices while adhering to product safety specifications
  • Organizes and maintains spare parts inventory and orders spare parts as needed to fill customer orders 
  • Replenishes stock or parts at workstation and audits material kits to ensure correct material is available
  • Verifies correct documentation for build
  • Reports scrap
  • Reports downtime and updates Manufacturing Reporting Systems / White Boards as applicable    
  • Maintains clean and organized work area using 5s
  • Actively participates in team activities and projects, communicates effectively to team, attends team meetings

Machine Operator:

  • Ensures board loader and feeders are continually kept loaded with the correct parts and prepares the next part run by loading feeders for next run before needed 
  • Ensures the accuracy and continual operation of automated manufacturing equipment
  • Coordinates with other team members to set up machines according to set-up sheets
  • Maintains and loads solder screen printer, inspects solder paste application and enters data into MES system 
  • Maintains orderly work area by tubing fallout parts, cleaning area and machines as needed, and keeping accurate written records and counts of parts produced
  • Reports downtime and updates Manufacturing Reporting Systems / White Boards as applicable    

If the employee has the required certifications, (s)he may also perform:

QC Inspector:

  • Inspects product to ensure quality levels at various stages of production
  • Determines acceptance or rejection of product by referencing IPC-A-610, visual aids, engineering change notices, work instructions and procedures

OR

Solderer I:

  • Inspects the accuracy of machine and manual placement of parts
  • Inspects parts for solderability 
  • Performs first article checks as required to ensure all components are placed correctly, have the correct polarity and match the Bill-of-Materials description 
  • Repairs defects in line and enters defect data into MES system
  • Performs routine and repetitive inspection procedures to ensure quality levels at various stages of production
  • Audits material kits to ensure correct material is available, reports scrap and maintains clean and organized work area
  • Actively participates in team activities and projects, communicates effectively to team, attends team meetings

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Basic reading, writing and math skills required (i.e. 8th grade level)

Basic PC skills required (i.e. keyboarding, mouse, opening and closing programs and files using MS Windows)

QC, Solder and Machine Operator Certifications must be achieved and maintained

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Standing required 100% of the time

Frequently required to walk, bend, twist, lift and carry equipment up to 20lbs.

Close vision of finished product, reading drawings, prints, visual aids etc. and extended use of a computer monitor

Safety glasses and steel toed shoes required on the manufacturing floor

Frequent use of arms, wrists, hands and fingers to manipulate material, product, tools / tooling and equipment

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work area is on the manufacturing floor

Noise level is normally moderate.

Exposure to machinery with moving parts and high temperature surfaces

Occasional exposure to low dust/dirt and chemical fumes

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Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Accommodation Statement

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