Electronics Operator

RODE; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

RØDE is seeking a dedicated Electronics Operator to join our SMT team in a full-time role in Australia. You will operate SMT production equipment, perform through-hole soldering, and manage PCB assemblies and AOI inspection with a focus on quality.

Responsibilities include recording task times, maintaining a clean workspace, and assisting with maintenance and changeovers as needed. Strong attention to detail and independent work style are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with electronic components and assembly processes.
• Good manual dexterity and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and maintain output targets.
• Experience assembling or inspecting products under a microscope preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate SMT production equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform through-hole soldering to IPC standards.
• Operate selective soldering and AOI equipment.
• Carry out PCBA assembly, inspection and rework to a high standard.
• Keep self-checking to minimise errors and ensure accuracy.
• Replenish components and materials; complete job changeovers smoothly.
• Record task times against Production Orders.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe work area.
• Support minor maintenance activities as required.
• Assist with other tasks as directed by team leaders, supervisors and managers.

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Electronics Operator to join our Surface Mount Technology (SMT) team.

• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Shift Time: 6am - 2:06pm

What you’ll do

• Operate SMT production equipment safely and efficiently
• Perform through-hole soldering to IPC standards
• Operate selective soldering and AOI (Automated Optical Inspection) equipment
• Carry out PCBA assembly, inspection and rework to a high standard
• Ensure accuracy by self-checking work and minimising errors
• Replenish components and materials, and complete job changeovers smoothly
• Accurately record task times against Production Orders
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe work area
• Support minor maintenance activities as required
• Assist with other tasks as directed by team leaders, supervisors and managers

Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge of electronic components and assembly processes
• Background in electronics manufacturing (highly regarded)
• Strong manual dexterity, with the ability to handle small, delicate components
• Good mechanical aptitude and confidence using tools and fixtures
• High attention to detail with a focus on quality and accuracy
• Comfortable working independently and managing your own output
• Experience assembling or inspecting products under a microscope (preferred)

If you’re excited by the challenge of improving how world-class audio products are built - and want to be part of a team that values innovation and quality - we’d love to hear from you.

About Freedman Electronics Pty Ltd

RØDE manufactures and exports precision tools of creativity to the world. Our Australian designed and made microphones are exported globally enabling millions of people around the world to be heard. Our employees are passionate, hardworking, talented and are pivotal to our success.