SMT Operator

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates SMT automatic assembly equipment.
• Sign in Electrostatic discharge (ESD) log twice a day (beginning of work and after lunch break).
• Reads MPI’s, production schedules and operations manuals, as well as receiving verbal instructions, regarding sequential start-up and operation of SMT machines (example Ekra Juki BTU’s).
• Responsible for set-up, operations and routing maintenance to facilities. Ensure all tooling are available prior to start a job. When there are discrepancies, do not start a job without any authorization from Engineer / Supervisor.
• Ensure all materials are clear prior to start a job. When there are discrepancies, do not start a job without any written authorization from Program Manager or Manager.
• Scan all work on Data Collection system.
• Typically an experienced assembler promoted with both on-the-job and classroom/formal training.
• Loads boards on conveyor lines.
• Helps assure that equipment is clean.
• Shuts down machine following prescribed procedures.
• Escalate all issues to Supervisor / Engineer / Manager.
• Attend training and implement all procedures pertaining to Production, such as ESD, Housekeeping, First Article, Maintenance, Safety, Test and Inspection Procedures, MSD Handling procedure, etc.
• Complete all required trainings.
• Make suggestions on process and quality improvement to Supervisor / Engineer / Management.
• Review Data Collection system with Supervisor on your Defect Yield.
• Verify SMT Set-up sheet is sign off by Set-up Operators.
• Verify that all material that is excess for run is available.
• Verify Pick’n place program against MPI is sign off by QC.
• Review your section of MPI in Aegis.
• Ensure all MSD components are stored in vacuum-sealed bag or baked prior to start a job.
• Ensure that you sign MSD label.
• Verify components and feeders location against Pick’n place program
• Review Solder Paste handling procedure, Daily Machine Maintenance, First Article procedure.
• Always verify printing quality prior to sending boards to pick’n place machine.
• Always check Juki machines for drop parts when in process.
• Empty end of your shift and pass down.
• Ensure no missing materials (ICs) during assembly process.
• At the end of the shift, make sure the working areas are clean.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1-5 years working in a SMT Juki/Yamaha Programs, 1-5 years Projects or Customer Service environment within the CM or similar environment.
• Minimum High school.
• Possess and demonstrate good working knowledge CM technology (specifically circuit board assembly).
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English well enough to effectively accomplish the work.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 10-30lbs.

Skills

• Possess and demonstrate good team relations skills.
• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and achieve goals and tasks.
• Computer skills needed Microsoft Office and some Excel.
• Ability to multi task is a plus.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Paid vacation.
• 401K.