Job Description

Overview

FormFactor, Inc. is a leading provider of essential test and measurement technologies for the semiconductor product life cycle. The Manufacturing Operator 3 performs skilled tasks in a fast-paced environment, focusing on the assembly and inspection of miniature electronic components.

Responsibilities

  • Assemble and inspect complex products following detailed work instructions and manufacturing procedures.
  • Perform precision assembly activities involving miniature electronic and mechanical components.
  • Work under microscope and with precision tools to complete assembly tasks.
  • Handle sensitive components using ESD safe practices.
  • Maintain productivity, quality and safety standards while meeting production schedules.
  • Conduct incoming, in-process, and final inspections.
  • Identify workmanship defects, assembly issues, and non-conforming conditions.
  • Document quality findings and support corrective actions.
  • Ensure all work meets established quality standards.
  • Perform approved rework and corrective actions following established procedures.
  • Escalate complex issues to technicians, engineers, leads or supervisors.
  • Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying recurring assembly issues.
  • Mentor and assist in training Manufacturing Operator I team members on processes, equipment, and best practices.
  • Support team leads in coordinating workflow, ensuring materials, tools, and equipment are prepared for daily operations.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
  • Contribute to a positive, collaborative work environment by sharing knowledge and supporting cross-functional teams.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 - 4 years of related experience.
  • Ability to perform repetitive precision work with strong attention to details.
  • Strong manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
  • Ability to read and follow detailed instructions.
  • Experience working under microscopes.
  • Experience in electronics assembly, SMT manufacturing, medical device manufacturing, aerospace assembly, or similar precision manufacturing environments.
  • Experience handling small electronic or mechanical components.
  • Familiarity with ESD practices.
  • Experience performing visual inspections using magnification equipment.
  • Basic soldering experience a plus.
  • IPC certification is a plus but not required.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform intermediate level tasks with accuracy and minimal supervision.
  • Strong understanding of quality standards, documentation, and safety protocols.
  • Must follow all required safety protocols and wear appropriate PPE.
  • Solid mechanical aptitude with the ability to use precision tools, gauges, and basic test equipment.
  • Prior experience mentoring or training team members.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • Shift options include FB A, FB B, FB C, and FB D with varying schedules.
  • Location: Farmers Branch, TX.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
401k

How this job compares in Farmers Branch, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Texas currently run a median of $27/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$35/hr across 433 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Farmers Branch, TX

Farmers Branch, TX currently has 6 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 5 employers. 5 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,307 other active welding openings from 708 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Farmers Branch, or widen the search to Texas.

FormFactor Inc. currently has 1 other opening live in Texas, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Zachry Group (24), Welding Shop in Houston, TX (21), and Austin Industries (19). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Pasadena at $82/hr, Midlothian at $38/hr, and Dallas at $35/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

Similar openings near Farmers Branch, TX

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