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Drilling Technician (3rd Shift)

Advantest America Inc.

South Plainfield, NJFull-time$15.92/hrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation
$15.92/hr
Location
South Plainfield, NJ
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Drilling Technician sets up and operates numerical control drilling machines to drill holes in printed circuit boards according to specifications. The role includes loading programs and PCB panels, reviewing blueprints and work orders, maintaining drill bits, monitoring hole quality, performing inspections, troubleshooting equipment, and supporting production flow and process improvements.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Numerical Control DrillingBlueprint ReadingMachine SetupMachine OperationQuality InspectionEquipment TroubleshootingProcess ImprovementMicrometersCalipersGauges

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Full job description

Experience Required

None

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Compensation

$15.92 / Hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Shift

First Shift (Day)

Job Description

Job Description:

AIS, 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:

Set up and operate numerical control drilling machines to drill holes into printed circuit boards (PCBs) according to specifications.

Load program files containing the necessary commands into the machine or enter commands to retrieve programmed control data.

Review setup instructions, blueprints, and work orders to determine drilling requirements and machine settings.

Load and unload PCB panels onto the drilling machines, ensuring proper alignment and secure placement.

Maintain drill bits by replacing any worn or damaged ones to ensure optimal performance and hole quality.

Monitor the drilling process to ensure the quality of the holes being drilled.

Perform quality control checks using measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and gauges.

Troubleshoot and resolve minor issues with drilling equipment or processes.

Regularly clean and maintain drilling equipment.

Adhere to safety protocols and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient production flow.

Keep detailed records of production output, machine settings, and quality inspection results. Contribute to process improvements by identifying opportunities to boost efficiency and minimize defects.

Support crosstraining efforts and carry out other tasks assigned by the supervisor to meet production needs.

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

8307

Job Type

Full Time

How this job compares

Set against the 1,090 open Machine Operator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$15.92/hr
  • US median$21–24/hr613 hourly ranges

This rate, $15.92/hr, is 29% below the US median midpoint ($22/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Machine Operator hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 15 open Machine Operator jobs in New Jersey and 1,090 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
Machine Operator postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (366 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 553 of the 1,090 open Machine Operator jobs (51%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

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