Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest-growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina Corporation provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors. Sanmina Corporation has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world.

The Sanmina Fremont facility is a full-service enclosure systems solution manufacturing plant. Located in California’s Silicon Valley, this facility produces low-to-mid volume New Product Introduction (NPI) runs to full-scale volume. The Fremont facility offers everything from small piece parts to fully integrated and tested systems. In addition, this location offers in-house painting capabilities and flexible logistics solutions in distribution, inventory management and hubbing, as well as repair services.

Job Purpose:

The Assembly Lead is responsible for assembling, testing, inspecting mechanical parts using a variety of assembly equipment, fixtures and test equipment.

Nature of Duties/Responsibilities:

• Reports problems with quality, processes, equipment, or materials to the Production Supervisor
• Position, align and adjust parts for proper fit and assembly.
• Assemble parts or units, and position, align and fasten units to assemblies, subassemblies or frames, using hand tools and power tools.
• Connect cables, tubes, and wiring, according to specifications.
• Measure parts to determine tolerances, using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and venires.
• Follows detailed assembly instructions, processes, and procedures to correctly assemble mechanical parts and tools.
• Performs manual assembly and visual inspection of mechanical parts
• Read blueprints and specifications to determine component parts and assemble sequences of electromechanical units.
• Disassemble units to replace parts or to crate them for shipping
• File, lap, and buff parts and subassemblies using grease paddles or oilcans.
• Drill, tap, ream, countersink, and spot-face bolt holes in parts, using drill press or portable power drills
• Follows and provides feedback on assembly instructions and/or blueprints to install items such as; hardware, wiring harnesses, panels, components, sub-assemblies, etc.
• Attach name plates and mark identifying information on parts
• Operate small cranes to transport or position large parts.

Education and Experience:

• High School or College Courses
• 2-4 +years experience as a lead assembler
• Must have excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
• Ability to read and comprehend procedures written in English
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to work safely around chemicals and equipment
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time
• Must be able to verbally communicate
• Must be able to observer and hear warning signs and signals within all areas of the company.
• Ability to do repetitive work, requiring strong dexterity and hand/eye coordination

This is an ITAR facility and applicant must be a US Citizen or a lawful permanent resident.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

Salary Range (annual): $47,840 -$54,080 ($23.00 - $26.00 per hour) Actual base pay within this range (determined at the offer stage) will be based on a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, and skills, and is just one element of our total rewards package. The total rewards package also includes a variety of benefits, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business and, depending on the role, may include eligibility for restricted stock unit awards and participation in a discretionary bonus program.