SMT Operator Swing

Position Overview

The Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Operator is responsible for supporting PCB assembly operations by loading materials, setting up and operating SMT equipment, monitoring production performance, and ensuring product quality. This role requires strong attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Shift: Swing
Job Type: Full-Time / Contracted (Potential for Permanent Conversion)

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate SMT pick-and-place machines

• Set up and operate automatic and semi-automatic stencil printers

• Operate reflow ovens for mass soldering processes

• Load materials and monitor machine performance during production

• Perform manual component placement as needed

• Conduct detailed visual inspection of PCBs to ensure quality standards are met

• Perform routine machine maintenance and basic troubleshooting

• Operate equipment such as Hitachi, ASM, GSM, MPM, and DEK machines (training provided)

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or GED required

• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered

• Experience

• 1 2 years of experience operating SMT equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

• Language

• English proficiency required

• Mandarin proficiency is a plus

• Technical Skills

• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, ESD standards, SPC, and IPC-A-610

• Ability to read and interpret process documentation, including bills of materials (BOMs) and assembly drawings

• Strong component identification skills

• Good organizational skills with the ability to track and count materials accurately

• Strong verbal and written communication skills