SMT Operator (2nd Shift)

OSI Electronics; Toronto; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

OSI Electronics is seeking an SMT Operator to operate, set up, and monitor SMT equipment for flexible and rigid-flex circuits, ensuring quality per travelers and instructions. The role focuses on pick-and-place units, stencil printers, and reflow ovens, with emphasis on throughput and defect avoidance.

Afternoon shift offers a $0.75/hour differential. Responsibilities include feeding components, AOI/X-Ray inspection, solder paste handling, and line upkeep.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience with SMT line operation including stencil printers and pick-and-place equipment preferred
• Ability to read travelers, work instructions, BOMs, and basic assembly drawings
• Basic understanding of SMT process flow: print/place/reflow/inspect
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify SMT defects; raise abnormalities
• Manual dexterity for handling thin, delicate flexible circuits and tooling
• Must be a team player and able to enter data and track instructions
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and communicate in English

Responsibilities

• Operate pick-and-place units and validate programs and placement quality
• Set up and operate SMT stencil printers and verify parameters
• Manage feeders and materials according to BOM and travelers
• Operate AOI and X-Ray inspection equipment and coordinate defect review
• Ensure solder paste quality and manage storage/expiration for pastes
• Perform line housekeeping, printer checks and tooling cleaning
• Troubleshoot SMT line issues and escalate when needed
• Operate Heller reflow ovens and verify recipes and temperatures
• Uphold company values and report quality problems for corrective actions
• Duties may be modified to meet business needs

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Manual dexterity

Data entry

English communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Panasonic AM/NPM/NPG pick-and-place

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.

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.