Benchmark provides comprehensive solutions across the entire product lifecycle; leading through its innovative technology and engineering design services, leveraging its optimized global supply chain, and delivering world-class manufacturing services. The industries we serve include: commercial aerospace, defense, advanced computing, next generation telecommunications, complex industrials, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment. Summary: Under close direction of experienced operators or a Production Team Leader, operates the SMT placement equipment and/or other equipment in order to perform the tasks necessary to manufacture PCBs and/or systems. Responsibilities: * Reads and follow assembly prints, work instructions, drawings, procedures and specifications used in the manufacture of PCBs and/or systems * May be certified to operate a limited number and variety of basic machines in production * Responds to written and verbal instructions * Obtains certifications on assigned equipment * Maintains a clean work environment and follow all company policies and practices regarding safety and material handling * Use cross-reference tools available to identify part numbers, descriptions, and vendor; Recognize all part markings including speed and values (ohms) * Assists with line changeover * Identifies feeder by size and type in SMT equipment * Demonstrates the use of cross-reference tools available to identify part numbers, descriptions and vendor * Removes hazardous waste at the end of each shift and put in waste storage area, check to see that labels are present and closes containers when not in use * Continuously maintains a clean machine * May be involved with hazardous waste handling duties Other information: * Ability to read, write and perform basic math * Ability to operate basic entry level machines, such as Selective Solder, Wave, Feeder load, Axial/Radial Geographical Location: Minnesota:Rochester Physical Location: Rochester, MN Shift: Shift 1 Work Schedule: M-Th 0600-1600 Full Time 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 . 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.