SMT Operator - 1st Shift

Full-time position on the 1st shift.

About the role

As an SMT Operator, you will monitor and maintain equipment used to create electronic circuits with surface mount technology (SMT). Under direction, you will operate SMT machines—including selective solder, conformal coating, and wave solder equipment—to ensure efficient and accurate production. You will make minor program adjustments as needed to maintain quality.

Responsibilities

• Run selective solder, conformal coating, and wave solder equipment.
• Learn machine functions and make proper setup adjustments to ensure quality of materials produced.
• Attend in-house IPC Certification.
• Maintain records of production runs for analysis and review.
• Assist with troubleshooting failures during product testing and perform rework as instructed.
• Ensure projects are maintained and paperwork is turned in with produced materials.
• Perform cycle counts on stock materials as needed.
• Additional tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma.
• 2–5 years’ experience in an SMT environment.
• Working computer knowledge essential to operate equipment.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Able to stand and walk for long periods.
• Good mechanical and electronic skills.
• Must be authorized to work in the US.

Work Environment

Manufacturing environment that is well-lit and ventilated. The facility operates under lean manufacturing principles, emphasizing efficiency, continuous improvement, and real-time responsiveness to customer demand. Flexibility to move between different areas or responsibilities based on production needs is expected.

About Richardson Electronics

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. is a leading global manufacturer of engineered solutions, power grid and microwave tubes, and related consumables; power conversion and RF and microwave components including green energy solutions; high-value replacement parts, tubes, and service training for diagnostic imaging equipment; and customized display solutions. More than 60% of products are manufactured in LaFox, Illinois; Marlborough, Massachusetts; Donaueschingen, Germany; or by manufacturing partners worldwide. The company serves alternative energy, healthcare, aviation, broadcast, communications, industrial, marine, medical, military, scientific, and semiconductor markets. Richardson Electronics provides specialized technical expertise and engineered solutions through design-in support, systems integration, prototype design and manufacturing, testing, logistics, and aftermarket technical service and repair.

Pay

$20–$23 per hour plus incentive.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance with multiple PPO and HSA plan options.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA).
• Life insurance, voluntary life insurance, short- and long-term disability (STD & LTD).
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Smoking cessation support and weight management program.
• Pet insurance and LifeLock identity protection.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Generous vacation time, sick/personal days, and 10 paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement to support ongoing education and work-life balance.