2nd Shift SMT Supervisor — Lead & Optimize Production

Australia-Employment; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with match

PTO + sick leave

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced SMT Shift Supervisor for the 2nd shift in Irvine, CA. You will supervise SMT/PCB assembly lines, manage a team of operators and technicians, and ensure production schedules are met with high quality and efficiency.

We require 3+ years SMT/PCBA manufacturing experience, strong leadership, solid communication, and familiarity with IPC standards. This on-site role offers a competitive wage, full benefits, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of SMT/PCBA manufacturing experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with IPC standards and electronics assembly best practices.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, drawings, and production schedules.
• Flexibility to support off-shifts or overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations of SMT/PCB assembly lines, including pick-and-place, screen printing, and reflow processes
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of SMT operators, technicians, and support staff
• Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining high quality and efficiency standards
• Monitor and improve key metrics such as throughput, uptime, scrap, and first pass yield (FPY)
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues, partnering with engineering and maintenance teams as needed
• Support setups, changeovers, and line balancing to optimize productivity
• Enforce adherence to work instructions, ESD protocols, and safety standards
• Partner with Quality to ensure compliance with IPC standards (IPC-A-610, J-STD-001)
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including process validation and operator training
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing principles

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical degree preferred

Tools

Pick-and-place machines

Solder paste printers

Reflow ovens

AOI

Job description

Jobot is seeking an experienced SMT Shift Supervisor for the 2nd shift in Irvine, CA. You will supervise SMT/PCB assembly lines, manage a team of operators and technicians, and ensure production schedules are met with high quality and efficiency.

We require 3+ years SMT/PCBA manufacturing experience, strong leadership, solid communication, and familiarity with IPC standards. This on-site role offers a competitive wage, full benefits, and opportunities for growth.