Lamination Technician

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