1st Shift SMT Operator — Precision PCB Assembly

Aerotek; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring a 1st Shift SMT Operator in Plano, TX. This contract-to-hire, fully onsite role requires setting up, operating, and maintaining SMT line equipment including solder printers, pick-and-place machines, and reflow ovens.

You will verify placements, perform quality inspections, and support FAI processes while coordinating with inspectors to reduce defects. Overtime and strict safety practices apply on the production floor.

Qualifications

• Experience with SMT line equipment and assembly processes.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Good written and spoken English communication.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain SMT Line equipment per instructions.
• Maintain SMT Line performance and schedule-based maintenance.
• Verify feeder locations and placements using pull sheets and docs.
• Perform quality checks on part placement and assist FAI process.
• Support other SMT line operations and defects reduction strategies.
• Collaborate with in-process inspectors on placement issues.
• Participate in team quality improvement meetings.
• Troubleshoot equipment to minimize downtime.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance of workstations.

Skills

SMT equipment

Mechanical aptitude

English communication

DOS/Windows

Tools

Solder printers

Pick & Place

Reflow ovens

AOI

Job description

Aerotek is hiring a 1st Shift SMT Operator in Plano, TX. This contract-to-hire, fully onsite role requires setting up, operating, and maintaining SMT line equipment including solder printers, pick-and-place machines, and reflow ovens.

You will verify placements, perform quality inspections, and support FAI processes while coordinating with inspectors to reduce defects. Overtime and strict safety practices apply on the production floor.