Lamination job requirements and description
R&D Circuits, a member company of Advantest America, Inc., is wholly owned by Advantest Corporation (a Tokyo Stock Exchange listed company). For over 50 years, R&D Circuits has been a leader in the printed circuit board industry.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Prepare inner layers and prepreg materials by performing cleaning, oxidation, and surface conditioning steps.
- Lay up multilayer PCB stacks according to travelers, stack‑up drawings, and engineering specifications.
- Verify correct material types, copper weights, prepreg styles, and core thicknesses before lamination.
- Operate vacuum lamination presses, including loading/unloading books, setting recipes, and monitoring press cycles.
- Set and verify lamination parameters such as temperature, pressure, vacuum level, and dwell times.
- Inspect layup books for alignment, cleanliness, and proper registration before pressing.
- Perform post‑lamination inspections to check for defects such as delamination, voids, resin starvation, or misregistration.
- Separate laminated books and remove release materials, separator plates, and tooling pins.
- Maintain press equipment by cleaning platens, checking hydraulic systems, and ensuring proper vacuum performance.
- Record lamination cycle data, material usage, and inspection results accurately in production logs or MES systems.
- Follow all work instructions, stack‑up documentation, and engineering change notices.
- Report process deviations, equipment issues, or recurring defects to engineering or supervision.
- Handle materials safely, including prepreg, copper foils, separator plates, and high‑temperature components.
- Maintain a clean, organized lamination area in compliance with 5S and facility standards.
- Support continuous improvement efforts related to lamination quality, yield, and process stability.
- Support cross‑training efforts and carry out other tasks assigned by the supervisor to meet production needs.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Basic computer skills for operating machine controls.
- Preferably experience operating imaging equipment in a manufacturing environment.
- Preferably with a good understanding of PCB manufacturing processes.
- Ability to read and interpret technical documents and work instructions.
- Excellent attention to detail and quality control skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Adhere to safety protocols and wear appropriate personal protective equipment based on OSHA and company policies. Able to lift up to 35 lb. Occasionally, above-the-shoulder lifting.
- >30 lb. when reaching, or precision placement is required frequently for pushing or pulling purposes only.
Company Benefits:
13 Paid Holidays
FTO and Company Benefits starts from the hire date
Employee Recognition Program
Employee Referral Program
Job focused Tuition Assistance after 90-day evaluation period
