Job Description

Job Summary: The SMT Operator will assist in the manufacturing of printed circuit boards, product assemblies, and report to the operations manager. This person will work with a small team to perform assembly of electronic components that includes preparation, placement and installation using a modern SMT line. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Programming and maintenance of the SMT assembly line and any related equipment.
• Perform all facets of surface mount assembly.
• Primary responsibility for line operation including screen printer, pick and place machine, and reflow oven, Automatic Optical Inspection machine, and ancillary SMT line equipment.
• Operate the equipment, including understanding the sequence of events, the control panel, and indicators, and understanding how to replenish supplies and components per Standard Operating Procedures
• Set-up of the equipment, and maintain operation, which includes machine adjustments and ability to perform set-up (feeder loading and changing) per the manufacturing instructions and Standard Operating Procedures
• Ownership of general equipment cleaning and upkeep per the Standard Operating Procedures
• Manual assembly of electronic components including some complex part installations, custom specs and quality standards.
• Perform hand soldering, inspection, and rework, SMT, mixed assemblies and custom parts as per Engineering specifications and IPC workmanship standards.
• Component preparation, placement, and installation.
• Be able to work on various aspects of the manufacturing operations.
• Participate in training and certification programs to ensure job knowledge and skills set.

• Knowledge in printed circuit board related processes – soldering, cleaning, and repairing
• Specialized SMT knowledge is ideal
• Hands on manufacturing skills such as manual soldering
• Ability to read and to work from schematics, process sheets, a sample or other work instructions
• Be able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Comply with all department and company rules
• Working with extremely small parts using a microscope and small hand tools
• Strong attention to detail and focus on quality
• Technical communication skills – must be able to interface with engineering and purchasing
• Use hand, air, and power tools
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment, knowledge of standards in electronic components handling preferred Careerbuilder-US

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