SMT Operator (2nd Shift)

OSI Systems, Inc.; Canada; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Afternoon shift schedule

Job summary

OSI Systems, Inc. is seeking an SMT Operator for the PFC Flexible Circuits division to operate, set up, and monitor SMT equipment to assemble flexible circuits and rigid-flex assemblies. You will work with stencil printers, pick-and-place, AOI, and X-Ray inspection to ensure quality and throughput.

The afternoon shift runs 3:30pm–12:00am with a $0.75 per hour differential. A high school diploma plus experience with SMT lines and BOMs/readable travelers is preferred; physical ability to lift up

Qualifications

• High school diploma desired.
• Experience operating SMT lines including stencil printers and pick-and-place within manufacturing desired.
• Able to read travelers, work instructions, basic drawings, and BOMs.
• Understanding of SMT process flow (print/place/reflow/inspect) desired.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to stop work for abnormalities.
• Manual dexterity for handling thin flexible circuits and tooling.
• Team player with basic data entry skills.
• Able to lift up to 25 lbs and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Operate pick-and-place units by loading/verifying programs, responding to alarms, and maintaining throughput and placement quality.
• Set up and operate SMT stencil printers: select stencil, align to fiducials, set print parameters, approve first prints.
• Set up feeders and materials by verifying components per BOM/traveler, load feeders, verify polarity and orientation, maintain traceability.
• Operate AOI and X-Ray inspection equipment; run programs, verify coverage, route defects for rework with QA/Engineering.
• Manage solder paste and print quality; differentiate water-soluble vs no-clean pastes, check lot/expiration, correct issues.
• Perform stencil underside cleaning, printer checks, line/tooling cleaning with approved chemicals.
• Troubleshoot SMT line issues; clear stoppages/alarms, document downtime, escalate as needed to Maintenance/Engineering.
• Set up Heller reflow ovens; verify recipes, conveyor width/speed, zone temps, monitor output, identify reflow defects.
• Uphold company values (Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, Teamwork) and report quality problems per policy.

Skills

SMT line operation

Attention to detail

Team player

Manual dexterity

Read travelers/BOMs

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Panasonic AM

Panasonic BM

NPM/NPG

SMT stencil printers

AOI

X-Ray inspection

Heller reflow ovens

Job description

Overview

OSI Systems companies have a long history of developing innovative solutions to bring a better quality of life to the world. Our OSI Electronics (OSIE) division is a diversified manufacturer of electronic devices and value-added manufacturing services.

We provide our customers with the manufacturing capabilities and purchasing power of a global Electronics Manufacturing Services provider. By delivering regional and personalized support best provided by a smaller company, we strive to build lasting relationships and create close and valued partnerships with our customers. Our singular focus is to help security experts, clinical professionals and high-tech developers solve real-world problems and issues.

PFC Flexible Circuits Limited, a division of OSI Electronics, is seeking an SMT Operator who will operate, set up, and monitor SMT equipment to assemble flexible printed circuits (FPC) and rigid-flex assemblies per controlled work instructions, travelers, and quality requirements. This includes automated and semi-automated stencil printers, pick-and-place equipment, reflow ovens, solder paste inspection processes, AOI units, and X-Ray equipment.

This individual will support afternoon shift operations (3:30pm - 12:00am).

This position offers a $0.75 per hour shift differential for second shift hours of operation (3:30 pm - 12:00 am).

Responsibilities

• Operate pick-and-place units (e.g., Panasonic AM, BM, and NPM/NPG as applicable) by loading and verifying programs, validating pick and placement, responding to alarms, and maintaining throughput and placement quality.
• Set up and operate SMT stencil printers by installing and verifying stencil type and thickness, aligning to fiducials, setting print parameters (squeegee pressure/speed and separation/snap-off), and completing first-print approvals.
• Set up feeders and materials by staging and verifying components to the BOM and traveler, loading feeders/tape-and-reel, verifying polarity/orientation, performing required feeder checks, and maintaining feeder and lot traceability.
• Operate AOI and X-Ray inspection equipment as needed by executing programs, verifying coverage, dispositioning findings per criteria, and coordinating defect review and rework routing with Quality/Engineering.
• Manage solder paste and print quality by differentiating and properly handling water-soluble versus no-clean pastes, verifying lot/expiration and storage/conditioning, performing paste print inspection (e.g., coverage, bridging, smearing, and insufficient paste), and correcting out-of-control conditions.
• Perform cleaning and basic upkeep by completing stencil underside wipes/cleaning, printer checks, and line/tooling cleaning using approved chemicals and disposal methods.
• Troubleshoot SMT line issues by clearing stoppages/alarms, performing basic checks and adjustments within training, documenting downtime, and escalating to Maintenance/Engineering as needed.
• Set up and operate Heller reflow ovens by selecting and verifying recipes, confirming conveyor width/speed and zone temperatures, monitoring output, identifying reflow defects (e.g., insufficient wetting, solder balling, tombstoning, and voiding indicators), and escalating issues as needed.
• Uphold the company’s core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork.
• Demonstrate behavior consistent with the company’s Code of Ethics and Conduct.
• It is the responsibility of every employee to report to their manager or a member of senior management any quality problems or defects in order for corrective action to be implemented and to avoid recurrence of the problem.
• Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business.

Qualifications

• High school diploma desired.
• Experience with SMT line operating including stencil printers and pick-and-place equipment within a manufacturing environment desired.
• Must be able to read and follow travelers, work instructions, basic assembly drawings, and BOMs.
• Basic understanding of SMT process flow including print/place/reflow/inspect desired.
• Must have strong attention to detail and ability to recognize common SMT defects; willingness to stop work and elevate abnormalities.
• Manual dexterity and careful handling skills for thin and delicate flexible circuits, pallets, and support tooling required.
• Must be a team player.
• Basic ability to enter data and retrieve instructions and tracking tools required.
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs without assistance.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively using the business language (English).

Pay may range from $17.60 to $17.60 hourly

OSI Systems, Inc. has three operating divisions: (a) Security, providing security and inspection systems, turnkey security screening solutions and related services; (b) Healthcare, providing patient monitoring, diagnostic cardiology and anesthesia systems; and (c) Optoelectronics and Manufacturing, providing specialized electronic components and electronic manufacturing services for original equipment manufacturers with applications in the defense, aerospace, medical and industrial markets, among others.