SMT Operator

Location: Kenosha
Posted on: June 23, 2025

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. Qualifications, Skill, and Attributes • 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

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