At Benchmark, we are driven by our purpose: to innovate for a healthier, safer, and better-connected world to create a brighter future. When you join us, you become part of a team passionate about making a meaningful impact across various sectors, including commercial aerospace, defense, advanced computing, next-generation communications, complex industrials, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment. We prioritize career growth, fostering a culture that ensures you reach your full potential. At Benchmark, your work is purpose-driven, enabling you to create a positive impact on the world and make your career truly meaningful. You'll be part of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive team that values your ideas and contributions. Summary: Responsible for properly hand soldering and/or using solder machines to locate components onto electronic assemblies. Responsibilities: * Prints Dispatch List and determine which product takes priority based on the defined production guidelines * Obtains appropriate paperwork and necessary drawings for each job assignment and verify the paperwork has the correct effective date * Obtains and verify parts and materials from kits for current job assignment * Hand solders electronic components on boards per documented instructions and schematic drawings, inspects solder connections and clips excess leads as needed * Performs solder potting activities and dispose of contaminated materials per procedure and documented instructions * Routes completed boards to the next facility for operation per manufacturing order * Performs wire add operations when required * Scans completed boards into PFS system * Performs "Report Operations Complete" Transactions in automated computer system * Uses manufacturing routings and process instructions under minimal supervision * Performs record keeping and complete paperwork associated with job assignments * Maintains a clean work area and follow all safety and ESD practices * Performs data entry for labor and work in progress (WIP) tracking * Reports daily throughput quantities to the Team Leader * All employees are responsible for the Quality of their work to ensure BEI meets, or exceeds Customer Satisfaction. Other information: * Ability to read, write and perform basic math functions * Basic computer knowledge * Ability to successfully complete General Production Procedures Training * Ability to successfully complete hand solder Certification requirements * Ability to read and understand schematic drawings, process and manufacturing instructions * Demonstrate strong component recognition skills * Ability to work both independently and in a team setting * Demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail * Ability to work overtime as needed * Ability to cross-train to operate the varied solder equipment * Ability to read and understand process instructions, schematic drawings and manufacturing routings * Ability to work both independently and in a team setting * Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills * Demonstrate effective communication skills, both written and verbal * Demonstrate strong component recognition skills * Demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail * Ability to work overtime as needed * Demonstrate willingness and ability to rotate between rework and line positions * Effective organizational skills * See job analysis forms for specific physical stresses of the job Physical Location: Rochester, MN Work Schedule: M-Th 1545-0100 Full Time Export Control: This job position may include access to controlled information or technology covered under applicable U.S. export control laws. As such, employment for this job position may be contingent on either verification that an applicant falls under the definition of a "U.S. Person" (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status)or on the Company timely obtaining any necessary export license required under federal laws. The Company evaluates su h export license situations on a case-by-case basis and may decline to proceed with a job applicant in its sole discretion since export license applications can take many weeks to be processed. In our innovative environment, you'll work with cutting-edge technology, leading the way in engineering design and delivering world-class manufacturing services for products that make a real difference in the lives of others. At Benchmark, your career is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to be part of something bigger, where your work matters and helps shape a brighter future for everyone. Together, we will achieve extraordinary things. Benchmark is an equal opportunity employer. We are bringing together a diverse workforce with unique talents, life experiences, cultures, and perspectives to promote an innovative, collaborative, and creative place to work. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at careers@bench.com. Benchmark is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting employment discrimination. It is our policy to take all employment actions and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability, military status, status as a disabled or other protected veteran or any other protected status under applicable law. Consistent with its obligations under applicable laws, Benchmark will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.