2nd-Shift SMT Technician – PCB Assembly & Troubleshooting

QPS Employment Group; Village of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

QPS Employment Group is hiring an SMT Technician for a Germantown, WI company on 2nd shift. The role involves setting up and operating SMT equipment including pick-and-place machines, reflow ovens, and screen printers.

You'll load components, inspect PCBs for defects, document data, follow ESD and safety procedures, assist with changeovers, and collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to resolve issues. The position is associate-to-hire with steady evening hours.

Qualifications

• Previous SMT, electronics manufacturing, or machine operation experience preferred.
• Ability to read work instructions, schematics, and assembly documentation.
• Familiarity with ESD requirements and electronic components.
• Mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills for machine interfaces and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor SMT equipment (pick-and-place machines, reflow ovens, screen printers).
• Load components, feeders, and materials according to production schedules.
• Inspect PCBs for defects such as misalignment, solder issues, or missing components.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and adjustments to machines as trained.
• Document production data, defects, and downtime accurately.
• Follow ESD, safety, and quality procedures at all times.
• Assist with changeovers and preventive maintenance activities.
• Work closely with engineering, quality, and production teams to resolve issues.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

Skills

SMT experience

Reading schematics

Basic computer skills

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Tools

Pick-and-place machines

Reflow ovens

Screen printers

Job description

QPS Employment Group is hiring an SMT Technician for a Germantown, WI company on 2nd shift. The role involves setting up and operating SMT equipment including pick-and-place machines, reflow ovens, and screen printers.

You'll load components, inspect PCBs for defects, document data, follow ESD and safety procedures, assist with changeovers, and collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to resolve issues. The position is associate-to-hire with steady evening hours.