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Job Description:

Pivot International is looking for a Supply Chain Manager of Electronic Components to join our global company. In this role, you would be responsible for all aspects of purchasing, production planning and scheduling, inventory management, and logistics across our global companies. This role develops and executes strategies to meet both short-term and long-term supply chain and production control requirements for the organization.

The Supply Chain Manager operates with minimal direction, manages multiple and complex projects, and serves as a leadership resource within the Supply Chain Department. The role also provides training, guidance, and support to other team members to strengthen overall departmental capability.

Job Responsibilities:

Quality & Compliance:

• Complies with all Pivot Quality System procedures and work instructions.
• Supports ISO initiatives required for the Supply Chain Department.

Vendor & Supplier Management:

• Develops and maintains positive relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Negotiates the best possible pricing, terms, and commercial conditions.
• Arranges discounts, favorable terms, and leads problem-resolution efforts.
• Drive adherence to primary supplier selection, dual sourcing, and approved material substitution strategies throughout product design and lifecycle management.
• Builds and maintains sourcing channels and market networks for required products.
• Proactively manages shortages by establishing alternative suppliers or materials and monitoring market and industry trends.

Subcontractor Management:

• Maintains positive relationships with subcontractors.
• Ensures product specifications, testing requirements, and inventory control procedures are defined and implemented.
• Participates in vendor and subcontractor evaluations.
• Ensures subcontractors manufacture products according to required specifications.

Inventory Control:

• Proactively manages shortages by developing alternative supplier options and monitoring market and business trends across all sites.
• Reviews and generates reports required for inventory and materials management.
• Coordinates return-material and finished-goods logistics with third-party logistics providers.
• Tracks stock status and material availability to support client orders and forecasts for all sites.
• Manages excess materials and develops programs to reduce or consume excess inventory.

Cost Reduction:

• Identifies, manages, and implements product and material initiatives that drive cost reduction and operational efficiency.
• Challenge and guide engineering decisions to balance performance, cost, availability, quality, and long-term supply resilience.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Problem Solving:

• Act as the primary liaison between engineering and supply chain, ensuring component and material selections support approved supplier strategies, cost objectives, risk mitigation, and continuity of supply.
• Works closely with Engineering, Quality, and Finance on issues that impact Supply Chain operations.
• Lead and influence engineering teams early in the design and development process to ensure alignment with supply chain strategies and constraints.
• Participates in design reviews and gate reviews.
• Identifies and eliminates root causes of manufacturing or quality errors.

Cost Management:

• Performs standard cost evaluations and updates PPVs (Purchase Price Variance).
• Monitors cost evaluations and updates.

Mentoring & Leadership:

• Provides guidance and mentoring to personnel performing supply chain functions (order entry, returns, scheduling, planning, shipping).

Staffing & Performance Management:

• Directs staffing, training, and performance evaluations for the supply chain team.

Project & Financial Oversight:

• Maintains awareness of project milestones and responds proactively to resolve issues affecting project financial performance.

Documentation & Change Control:

• Holds approval authority for ECOs (Engineering Change Orders) and temporary deviations.

Time & Priority Management:

• Manages time effectively and sets priorities that support organizational and departmental objectives.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in supply chain management, engineering, manufacturing, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of management or supervisory experience, leading cross-functional teams or programs.
• Demonstrated experience working closely with engineering, procurement, and operations in complex supply chain environments.
• Strong understanding of supplier selection, dual-sourcing strategies, and material substitution methodologies.

Supervisory Responsibilities: are over the Supply Chain; these responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Bachelor’s degree with five years of work-related supply chain experience, or equivalent work experience; preference for experience in engineering and/or manufacturing environments.

• Advanced skills in problem solving, analytical thinking, data analysis, critical thinking, decision-making, and negotiation.
• Advanced working knowledge of purchasing and inventory control principles.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with production/inventory control and ERP/MRP software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work under pressure with limited or no supervision.
• Ability to work collaboratively and professionally with clients, vendors, and co-workers.
• Must be able to obtain a passport, as both domestic and international travel may be required.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Location: Lenexa, KS

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Digital Concepts (DCI) is a subsidiary of Pivot International and located in St. Louis, MO. They specialize in smart control systems, primarily in the fitness industry, and are a family of design and engineering champions that lead in every market they serve worldwide.

DCI is looking for a PCB Layout Engineer to join their team! This position is responsible for creating state of the art PCB layouts from electrical schematics, net lists, mechanical input, and associated detail documents that adhere to the latest fabrication and assembly standards using Altium design software.

Responsibilities for PCB layout engineer

• Creation and optimization of PCB designs based on input from electrical and mechanical engineers
• Take into consideration and follow design, signal integrity , power integrity, EMC and manufacturing guidelines
• Creation and maintenance of manufacturing data (gerbers, pick and place, stencil, drawings and documentation
• Creation and modification of schematics based on electrical design input
• Involved in process definition and design guideline optimization
• Carry out design modifications on existing boards

Qualifications for PCB layout engineer

• 5 years’ layout experience
• Knowledge in PCB technologies and manufacturing
• Knowledge in basic Electronic Design
• Knowledge of Layout tools (Preferably Altium)
• Sound knowledge of electrical & electronic components – Surface Mount & through Hole (BGA required)
• High speed signal layout skills required
• Knowledge of IPC standards associated with PCB design
• Excellent communication skills and an ability to work well with others
• Attention to detail, a high level of accuracy, self-motivating and the ability to plan and organize own tasks

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Company quarterly incentive compensation bonus
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account/ Health savings account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

The responsibilities and duties outlined in this position are a guideline for the general duties of the position and are not exhaustive of all duties inherent in the job. The company reserves the right to modify, amend, alter, or delete any aspect of this position description at any time.

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Digital Concepts (DCI) is a subsidiary of Pivot International and located in St. Louis, MO. They specialize in smart control systems, primarily in the fitness industry, and are a family of design and engineering champions that lead in every market they serve worldwide.

DCI is looking for a Production Planner to join their team!

Job Objective: The Production Planner is responsible for managing the production plan/schedule to achieve targeted finished goods.

The Production Planner develops and executes operational production planning and inventory management with alignment from customer service, supply chain, procurement, product management and manufacturing. Overall, the Production Planner is responsible for capacity planning and generating a Master Production Schedule (MPS.)

Job Responsibilities:

• Develops and executes operational production planning and inventory management program with guidance from supply chain, product management and manufacturing. Includes rough cut capacity planning and finite scheduling for the manufacturing organization.
• Participates in operations planning meetings as the expert on the production plan/schedule, capacity, and campaign and sequencing issues. Advises supply chain, QC and Manufacturing on decisions to support the balance of supply and demand.
• Define demand plan for each brand/production line, base of the forecast, historical data, new product development to determine the target inventory for the finished goods products.
• Create and publish a production schedule per brand according to the business objectives, as well as maintain target inventories for the made-to-stock product combined with the shipping dates for the made-to-order products.
• Monitors and maintains operational work-in-process inventory levels.
• Monitors the raw material inventory to coordinate with the Sourcing department the needs for the schedule to utilize the warehouse space in a better way
• Manages production plan/schedule to achieve targeted finished goods levels, to help improve the OTIF for the division.
• Coordinates materials needs for packaging with the sourcing department
• Maintains operational inventories by managing inventory days on hand, policing obsolete, dormant and slow-moving stock, and developing feedback reports to be given to the appropriate person for resolution.
• Serves as primary communication link between customer service, product management, supply chain, to provide update and accurate information on the production dates for order.
• Serves as expert resource for Manufacturing as it relates to the use of scheduling systems. Continuously improves the planning and scheduling process through problem identification, recommendations, and implementation of systems improvements.
• Tracks and communicates key supply chain issues with raw material and intermediate inventory levels. Leads weekly review process with manufacturing to evaluate performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in electronic manufacturing preferred
• Working knowledge in Demand planning, Production Scheduling, Material Flow, Inventory Control
• 4-year business, accounting or engineering degree preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Power Point) and Outlook. Strong written, verbal and collaborative communication skills.
• Advance Excel skills, data management, import/exporting, reference formulas and Pivot table

Other Competencies:

• Proficient in the use of an ERP system, Epicor preferred.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, manage priorities and work independently as well as on a team.
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and willing to take initiative with focus on the key initiatives and opportunities for improvement and growth.
• Self-starter, highly motivated, follows directions well and can work with little or no supervision.
• Able to adapt effectively to changes in the work environment in a positive manner; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Proficient time management and prioritization skills.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Maryland Heights, MO

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Digital Concepts (DCI) is a subsidiary of Pivot International and located in St. Louis, MO. They specialize in smart control systems, primarily in the fitness industry, and are a family of design and engineering champions that lead in every market they serve worldwide.

DCI is looking for a Quality Engineer to join their team!

Job Objective: The Quality Engineer is under the direction of the Quality Manager and has responsibility for improving product and process quality and meeting all applicable product and process requirements. This responsibility includes supporting New Product Introduction quality targets, coordinating investigation of quality issues, issuing, and managing corrective actions, and working directly with suppliers through the production part approval process, change implementation, and issue investigation. The QE will work closely with Supply Chain and Engineering development teams, associates from Pivot Taiwan, PHMI, and all other Pivot affiliates.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support quality planning in New Product Introduction process to mitigate risk of product quality defects.
• Acts as a product development core-team member for quality and regulatory functions.
• Participates in corrective action activities including evaluation of failure, investigation and root cause analysis, and countermeasure effectiveness assessments.
• Develops, communicates, and monitors trends related to product quality and reliability.
• Lead training programs consistent with organizational needs in accordance with current international ISO and CFR regulations.
• Maintain records and documents in support of qualification activities (IQ/OQ/PQ/PPQ) and validation plans, e.g., manufacturing procedures, work instructions, design, and production guides, etc..
• Ensures accurate and timely processing of quality records as needed.
• Drafts and manages the quality systems documentation, procedures, instructions, forms pertaining to the assigned scope.
• Extracts product and process information from databases and compiles metrics reports as requested.
• Reviews all supplier, internal, and customer discrepancies; coordinate and track the effectiveness of corrective/preventive action (CAPA) efforts. Investigate causes of sporadic defects.
• Performs internal audits and maintenance of the internal audit program to comply with ISO requirements.
• Drafts and manages the quality systems documentation, procedures, instructions, and forms pertaining to the QMS scope.
• Teach and train others on the tools for quality improvement such as flow charts, check sheets, pareto reports, histograms, cause-and-effect charts, scatter diagrams and controls charts.
• Process ECO’s, Deviations, and NCMR’s
• Interface and provide technical support on quality issues with the customer as needed.
• Coordinate customer complaint investigations on items returned to the facility for analysis.
• Accept responsibility and identify when additional authorization is required to resolve an issue by including management or others when appropriate.
• Drive timely closure of all quality issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Only under special assignments within the quality department.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific discipline (i.e. Engineering); with at least two years of manufacturing or quality-related work experience
• Knowledge of quality measurement systems, statistical process control, and quality control
• Able to think proactively, locate opportunities and potential improvements, address and prevent problems
• Able to independently set priorities to meet organizational and departmental goals
• Ability to take initiative, maintain confidentiality, meet deadlines, and work in a team environment is essential
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and collaboration skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Time sensitive (quickly responsive)
• Professional in manner, tact, and action.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here 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.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects reach with hands and arms, and to talk and hear.
• Standing, sitting, stooping, and squatting can be expected along with light lifting of 20 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required may include close vision, distance vision, peripheral and depth perception, and ability to focus.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Maryland Heights, MO

Able to obtain a passport as both domestic and international travel may be required.

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Mid-Continent Custom Electronics (MCCE) is a subsidiary of Pivot International. MCCE was established in 1972 as an electronics manufacturing company and are an industry leader in the development of custom-designed electronic components, both original design manufacturing (ODM) and electronic manufacturing services (EMS). They serve all industries and product categories, specializing in electro-mechanical and box electronics, throughout the world.

They have a vacancy for an Office Manager to join their team!

Job Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable

• Match PO/receivers/invoices, request pricing corrections
• Get approvals for non-inventory invoices and enter non Purchase Order invoices
• Enter matched/approved invoices in Global Shop
• Post AP batches
• Scan and re-name invoices, save to shared drive and run reports
• Communicate with parent company on weekly check batches
• Vendor Communication
  • Review vendor statement
  • Give payment status
  • Answer questions
  • Arrange returns/credit memos

Accounts Receivable

• Create and send invoices
• Create GL batches
• Apply payments
• Post Batches
• Send monthly statements

Purchasing Duties

• Assist Purchasing Manager in various tasks such as and not limited to:
  • Obtaining order acknowledgements from suppliers
  • Expediting orders

Human Resources Assistance

• Time keeping for permanent and temps
• Administering new hire and benefit paperwork

Receptionist Duties

• Greet guests
• Answer phones

Shipping Responsibilities

• Invoice creation
• Customs documentation for export shipments

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Lee’s Summit, MO

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Electronic Design & Manufacturing (EDM) is a subsidiary of Pivot International and located in La Vista, Nebraska. EDM is a premier custom and contract manufacturing company specializing in the manufacturing of through-hole and surface mount circuit boards, electronic assemblies, and electro-mechanical assembly services. Their customers range from startups to Fortune 500 companies in all segments of industry with manufacturing, engineering design, service and warranty support, and full turnkey product fulfillment. EDM is an ISO9001:2015 registered company.

POSITION SUMMARY:

EDM is looking for an SMT Programmer Technician to join their growing team. The ideal candidate will have hands on experience working with the manufacturing equipment associated with Electronics manufacturing.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

This position reports directly to the Operations and Engineering Manager and communicates frequently with employees at all levels. This person must be able to interface effectively with managers, office employees, production employees, suppliers, customers, and other individuals inside and outside of the organization.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support all aspects of electronic manufacturing, including Surface Mount Technology (SMT), through-hole assembly, convection reflow, through hole, AOI, testing, and conformal coating.
• Resolve manufacturing and process issues.
• Run and debug first piece programs in SMT and associated processes.
• Detail product costs and prepare quoting packages.
• Develop, qualify, and document new manufacturing processes or modify existing processes to fit the requirements of new products.
• Work with NPI groups (internal and external) to develop both hardware and electromechanical assemblies, ensuring the designs are reliable, cost effective, and designed for manufacturability and testability.
• Support Supply Chain with analysis of alternate electrical components and commodity management.
• Identify, design, procure, and validate fixtures & tools. Support factory equipment selection process to meet production plans.
• Initiate, take ownership, and complete technical projects leading to new or improved products or processes.
• Perform process capability assessments and establish methods to control process output.
• Develop, verify, and validate products from process development to successful commercialization.
• Train, develop, and/or provide work direction to operators and technicians.
• Research and recommend new technologies to improve reliability, efficiency and contribute to cost reduction.
• Communicate business and technical needs, status, results, and observations to operating, technical and business teams.
• Responsible for process documentation and ensuring it is kept current like Work Instructions, Standard Work documents, PFMEA, and Control Plans.
• Understand and adhere to the Pivot EDM Quality and EHS policies.
• Participate in and coordinate CI initiatives, Lean Manufacturing, Problem-Solving, Kaizen events and other improvement activities.
• Assist in identifying and prioritizing opportunities to improve customer satisfaction, increase net income, enhance productivity, and further employee performance.
• Act as a technical resource for daily electronic manufacturing activities.
• Serve as the point of contact for specific project initiatives and best practices.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Associates or technical degree in an engineering equivalent or combination education and experience.
• 2 – 3 years of experience in printed circuit board assembly processes.  Preferably in programming SMT process equipment used in PCBA manufacturing: Pick and place, solder paste, thermal profile monitoring.
• Ability to teach others.
• Able to interpret and create electronic schematics, assembly, and fabrication drawings.
• Basic working knowledge of printed circuit board manufacturing including Gerber files and CAM software.
• Basic working knowledge of CAD (SolidWorks or other) software.
• IPC 610 knowledge

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Mental

• Performs highly complex and varied work in the office and manufacturing setting in a variety of situations as well as exercise of independent judgment.
• Must have the ability to analyze situations and respond to problems to ensure internal and external customer requirements are met.
• Must be able to make decisions and judgments based on data or, in some instances, a lack of data.

Physical

• This position requires work on the factory floor in an environmentally controlled manufacturing environment.
• Interfaces with other managerial, office and hourly employees on a regular basis with various forms of communication.
• Must be able to move about to accomplish facility/customer or supplier tours and evaluations. Requires the ability to visually inspect parts, product, and processes.
• Occasionally lifts 25 pounds and may stand or sit for sustained periods up to several hours.
• Must be able to work in front of a computer.
• Must wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment.

Job Type: Full-time, first shift

Benefits:

• Company quarterly incentive compensation bonus
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account/ Health savings account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

The responsibilities and duties outlined in this position are a guideline for the general duties of the position and are not exhaustive of all duties inherent in the job. The company reserves the right to modify, amend, alter, or delete any aspect of this position description at any time.

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Electronic Design & Manufacturing (EDM) is a subsidiary of Pivot International and located in La Vista, NE. EDM is a premier custom and contract manufacturing company specializing in the manufacturing of through-hole and surface mount circuit boards, electronic assemblies, and electro-mechanical assembly services. Their customers range from startups to Fortune 500 companies in all segments of industry with manufacturing, engineering design, service and warranty support, and full turnkey product fulfillment. EDM is an ISO9001:2015 registered company.

Job Description:

Join us as a Master Assembly and become an integral part of our innovative manufacturing team! Your expertise will help us build reliable products while advancing your skills in a vibrant environment that values precision craftsmanship and continuous improvement.

Job Responsibilities:

• The Master Assembly uses work instructions or to put together electronic devices, tools and products using hand and power tools and other assembly equipment.
• Assembles electronics according to product specifications.
• Typically reports to a supervisor or a manager.
• May lead and direct the work of others as well as working independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function.

Qualifications:

• Being a Master Assembly requires a high school diploma.
• Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job.
• Working as Master Assembly typically requires 3-5 years of related experience, or may need 2 years’ experience with additional specialized training and/or certification
• Able to train Assembly I and II

Benefits:

• Company quarterly incentive compensation bonus
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account/ Health savings account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Location: La Vista, NE

The responsibilities and duties outlined in this position are a guideline for the general duties of the position and are not exhaustive of all duties inherent in the job. The company reserves the right to modify, amend, alter, or delete any aspect of this position description at any time.

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Electronic Design & Manufacturing (EDM) is a subsidiary of Pivot International and located in La Vista, NE. EDM is a premier custom and contract manufacturing company specializing in the manufacturing of through-hole and surface mount circuit boards, electronic assemblies, and electro-mechanical assembly services. Their customers range from startups to Fortune 500 companies in all segments of industry with manufacturing, engineering design, service and warranty support, and full turnkey product fulfillment. EDM is an ISO9001:2015 registered company.

Job Description:

The Assembler II produces box build and light electronic and mechanical assemblies according to product specifications using work instructions and pre-established guidelines for assembly at floor stations. Uses common hand and power tools. Assembly Il identifies units that fail tests or tolerance levels specified by work instructions.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or its equivalent
• Possess understanding of general aspects of the job
• Works with the direction of senior personnel in the functional area
• Requires 3+ years of general work experience

Benefits:

• Company quarterly incentive compensation bonus
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account/ Health savings account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Location: La Vista, NE

The responsibilities and duties outlined in this position are a guideline for the general duties of the position and are not exhaustive of all duties inherent in the job. The company reserves the right to modify, amend, alter, or delete any aspect of this position description at any time.

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Electronic Design & Manufacturing (EDM) is a subsidiary of Pivot International and located in La Vista, NE. EDM is a premier custom and contract manufacturing company specializing in the manufacturing of through-hole and surface mount circuit boards, electronic assemblies, and electro-mechanical assembly services. Their customers range from startups to Fortune 500 companies in all segments of industry with manufacturing, engineering design, service and warranty support, and full turnkey product fulfillment. EDM is an ISO9001:2015 registered company.

Job Description:

The Master Solder produces box build and light electronic and mechanical assemblies according to product specifications using work instructions and pre-established guidelines, or can follow blueprints / drawings for assembly at floor stations. Meets all requirements of Assembly II, Solder I, and Solder II. Uses common hand and power tools, solder irons, and AOI repair tools. Master Solder identifies units that fail tests or tolerance levels specified by work instructions. Has been trained in soldering advanced soldering an has demonstrated competency in all soldering tasks. Additionally, is able to inspect and repair complex SMT components and perform through hole component replacement and repair per IPC-A-610 requirements.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or its equivalent
• Possess understanding of general aspects of the job
• Works with the direction of senior personnel in the functional area
• Requires 3+ years of general work experience
• Able to train Solder I and Solder II

Benefits:

• Company quarterly incentive compensation bonus
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account/ Health savings account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Location: La Vista, NE

The responsibilities and duties outlined in this position are a guideline for the general duties of the position and are not exhaustive of all duties inherent in the job. The company reserves the right to modify, amend, alter, or delete any aspect of this position description at any time.

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Electronic Design & Manufacturing (EDM) is a subsidiary of Pivot International and located in La Vista, NE. EDM is a premier custom and contract manufacturing company specializing in the manufacturing of through-hole and surface mount circuit boards, electronic assemblies, and electro-mechanical assembly services. Their customers range from startups to Fortune 500 companies in all segments of industry with manufacturing, engineering design, service and warranty support, and full turnkey product fulfillment. EDM is an ISO9001:2015 registered company.

Job Description:

We are seeking a Solder II to join our team.

In this role you will:

• Produce box build, light electronic and mechanical assemblies according to product specifications using work instructions and pre-established guidelines for assembly at floor stations.
• Meets all the requirements of Assembly I and Solder I.
• Uses common hand and power tools and solder irons.
• Solder Il identifies units that fail tests or tolerance levels specified by work instructions.
• Additionally is able to inspect and repair basic SMT components and perform through hole component replacement and repair per IPC-A-610 requirements.

Requirements:

• Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent
• Has been trained in soldering and has demonstrated competency in basic soldering tasks (post soldering through hole parts, soldering wires to battery tabs or posts, simple visual inspection.)
• Reports to a lead/supervisor/manager.
• Works with the direction of senior personnel in the functional area
• Requires 3+ years of general work experience or demonstrated solder skills

Benefits:

• Company quarterly incentive compensation bonus
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account/ Health savings account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Location: La Vista, NE

The responsibilities and duties outlined in this position are a guideline for the general duties of the position and are not exhaustive of all duties inherent in the job. The company reserves the right to modify, amend, alter, or delete any aspect of this position description at any time.

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Pivot - Avatar is a subsidiary of Pivot International, and was established in 1999 as a custom electronic design and manufacturing solutions partner. They are located in Shawnee, KS and have over 200 years combined experience in product design, engineering, and manufacturing.

Responsibilities include assembling electronic components, subassemblies and systems using hand tools, light assembly equipment and lead-free solder stations. Assemblers are expected to follow production work instructions and shop orders to complete product assembly with the highest quality and efficiency.

Essential Job Functions:

• Set up and operate appropriate equipment, tools, and fixtures for product assembly
• Soldering of wires and components to printed circuit boards
• Assembly and soldering of wiring harnesses
• Hand assembly of plastic and metal heat sinks and case parts
• Functional testing of work in progress and completed units
• Packaging of finished goods (box and clamshell)
• Works with production supervisor to ensure product quality by identifying and resolving assembly issues and highlighting continuous improvement opportunities
• Maintain a safe, clean working environment
• Read and apply documented quality system procedures
• Read and understand work instructions and Bills of Material
• Must understand and follow all rules of safety as defined by the employer and required by all applicable regulations.
• Other tasks as required

Requirements:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent certificate
• Must be able to read, write, and perform basic mathematical calculations at a high school level
• Pass a Background and Drug Screening
• Soldering experience
• Manual dexterity for working with small components
• Good eyesight including close and distance vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus
• Ability to talk, hear, stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time and perform continuous operations
• Flexible to work in other positions on assembly lines as needed (inspection, testing, packaging, etc.)
• Familiar with component polarities and ability to verify solder and component placement on circuit boards
• Must meet production and quality standards as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills & Desired Qualities:

• Electronics Manufacturing Environments: 2 years preferred.
• Soldering SMT and THT components: 1 year preferred
• Strong attention to detail and consistency
• Positive attitude with ability to function in a team environment.
• IPC-A-610 Certification

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:
Monday – Friday
Occasional weekend overtime
Flexible work hours from 6:00am to 8:00pm

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Vision Insurance

Location: Shawnee, KS

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Pivot - Avatar is a subsidiary of Pivot International, and was established in 1999 as a custom electronic design and manufacturing solutions partner. They are located in Shawnee, KS and have over 200 years combined experience in product design, engineering, and manufacturing.

Avatar is looking for a detail-oriented machine operator/assembler to join our team and build great things. This role will be responsible for following work instructions and training in order to operate multiple machines in the PCB production process. This is a highly visible, critical role in a company where your growth is dependent on the results you achieve.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Quick and efficient operation of automatic and semi-automatic equipment including, but not limited to: conformal coating, Selective solder, Potting, solder paste stencil printer, robotic pick-and-place machines, reflow oven, and PCB washer
• Machine setup and minor troubleshooting during machine operation
• Follow and adhere to written work instructions for assembly
• Perform operator-level routine maintenance on equipment
• Quickly communicate issues to area managers
• Review bills of materials and part numbers for accuracy
• Reports to area managers (Process Engineer/Production Supervisor)
• Performs other duties as assigned by managers, including hand-soldering, hardware assembly, and packaging for shipment
• Adherence to Avatar Quality Management System practices
• Adherence to all policies listed in the Avatar Employee Handbook

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Previous electronics/manufacturing experience preferred
• Must possess excellent attention to detail
• Ability and willingness to follow training on multiple machines/systems
• Ability to read and differentiate between similar numbers in Avatar’s part numbering system
• Ability to work independently without supervision
• Reading and comprehension of component part markings and polarity
• Basic computer skills required
  • Able to input part numbers correctly using keyboard
  • Able to navigate basic user interface on keyboard
  • Able to learn how to navigate new computer programs
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbally
• Ability to be on feet for 8 hours per day
• Ability to lift 25 lbs.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:
Monday – Friday
Occasional weekend overtime
Flexible work hours from 6:00am to 8:00pm

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Vision Insurance

Location: Shawnee, KS

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Pivot - Avatar is a subsidiary of Pivot International, and was established in 1999 as a custom electronic design and manufacturing solutions partner. They are located in Shawnee, KS and have over 200 years combined experience in product design, engineering, and manufacturing.

Responsible for receipt of incoming material and packing finished assemblies for shipment. Clerk is expected to follow production work instructions and shop orders to complete product assembly with the highest quality and efficiency.

Essential Job Functions:

• Receive parts, verify packing list: enter the correct receipt information into DBA: resolve PO discrepancies.
• Verify item description, part number and quantity, label and assign stock location
• Prepare shipping documents and labels.
• Coordinate logistics (carrier, box weight & dimensions, etc.) with BSA.
• Pack materials according to Avatar Shipment Standards.
• Removal of received and production waste.
• Pick parts to create kits from issued work
• Returns parts to appropriate inventory location.
• Cycle count inventory using ABC method. Research any item on cycle count report not found in inventory.
• Maintain a safe, clean working environment
• Read and apply documented quality system procedures
• Read and understand work instructions and Bills of Material
• Must understand and follow all rules of safety as defined by the employer and required by all applicable regulations.
• Other tasks as required

Requirements:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent certificate
• Must be able to read, write, and perform basic mathematical calculations at a high school level
• Pass a Background and Drug Screening
• Ability to talk, hear, stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time and perform continuous operations
• Flexible to work in other positions on assembly lines as needed (inspection, testing, assembly, etc.)

Level of Responsibility:

• Assists in advanced tasks as part of training and development.
• May be required to use hand held computer to enter counts and movement of parts.
• Removes empty boxes and packing material to dumpster.
• Lifting and Carrying up to 40 pounds.

Skills & Desired Qualities:

• Manufacturing Environments: 2 years preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and consistency
• Positive attitude with ability to function in a team environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:
Monday – Friday
Occasional weekend overtime
Flexible work hours from 6:00am to 8:00pm

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Vision Insurance

Location: Shawnee, KS

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Pivot - Avatar is a subsidiary of Pivot International, and was established in 1999 as a custom electronic design and manufacturing solutions partner. They are located in Shawnee, KS and have over 200 years combined experience in product design, engineering, and manufacturing.

Detail-oriented SMT machine operator/ responsible for following work instructions and training in order to operate multiple machines in the PCB production process. This is a highly visible, critical role in a company where your growth is dependent on the results you achieve.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Quick and efficient operation of automatic and semi-automatic equipment including, but not limited to: solder paste stencil printer, robotic pick-and-place machines, reflow oven, and PCB washer
• Machine setup and minor troubleshooting during machine operation
• Follow and adhere to written work instructions for assembly
• Perform operator-level routine maintenance on equipment
• Quickly communicate issues to area managers
• Review bills of materials and part numbers for accuracy
• Reports to area managers (Process Engineer/Production Supervisor)
• Performs other duties as assigned by managers, including hand-soldering, hardware assembly, and packaging for shipment
• Adherence to Quality Management System practices

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Previous electronics/manufacturing experience preferred
• Technical/technology degree preferred
• Must possess excellent attention to detail
• Ability and willingness to follow training on multiple machines/systems
• Ability to read and differentiate between similar numbers in Avatar’s part numbering system
• Ability to work independently without supervision
• Reading and comprehension of component part markings and polarity
• Basic computer skills required
  • Able to input part numbers correctly using keyboard
  • Able to navigate basic user interface on keyboard
  • Able to learn how to navigate new computer programs
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbally
• Ability to be on feet for 8 hours per day
• Ability to lift 25 lbs.

Skills & Desired Qualities:

• Electronics Manufacturing Environments: 2 years preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and consistency
• Positive attitude with ability to function in a team environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:
Monday – Friday
Occasional weekend overtime
Flexible work hours from 6:00am to 8:00pm

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Vision Insurance 

Location: Shawnee, KS

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