Advanced SMT Machine Operator

Ducommun Incorporated; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $1000

401K match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation and sick time

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Annual bonus plan

Job summary

Ducommun Incorporated in Tulsa, OK seeks an experienced Advanced SMT Machine Operator. This role requires hands-on SMT setup, changeovers, and operation in a fast-paced, high‑mix environment. You will load programs, feeders, and tooling, operate pick-and-place, solder paste printers, reflow ovens, AOI, and perform first article inspections to ensure quality. You will work with Engineering, Quality and Production to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years SMT manufacturing experience required.
• Experience performing complete SMT machine setup and changeovers.
• Experience operating SMT production equipment in high-volume or high-mix manufacturing.
• Experience troubleshooting SMT production issues independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete setup, changeover, and operation of SMT production equipment.
• Load and verify machine programs, feeders, components, tooling, and production documentation.
• Set up and operate: pick-and-place equipment, solder paste printers, reflow ovens, board handling, AOI systems.
• Conduct first article inspections and verify production readiness prior to release.
• Diagnose and correct placement, feeder, printer, and reflow issues.
• Identify root causes of defects and take corrective actions.
• Work closely with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to resolve issues.
• Monitor equipment performance and recommend process improvements.
• Verify assemblies meet IPC-A-610 quality standards.
• Conduct visual inspections of SMT assemblies.

Skills

SMT manufacturing

Machine setup

Troubleshooting

Quality inspection

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Panasonic

Juki

MyData/Mycronic

Job description

Advanced SMT Machine Operator

Ducommun Inc. in Tulsa Oklahoma is seeking an experiencedSMT Operator to join our electronics manufacturing team. This is not anentry-level position. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience settingup, operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining Surface Mount Technology (SMT)equipment in a high‑mix, fast‑paced production environment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuringefficient machine operation, minimizing downtime, maintaining product quality,and supporting continuous improvement efforts throughout the SMT manufacturingprocess.

Who are we?

Founded in1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store duringthe California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospaceindustry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to earlyaerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.

TodayDucommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions forcustomers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, providing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.
OurFacility in Tulsa, OK manufactures state-of- art circuit boards for Aerospaceand Defense.

Why Ducommun?

• Excellent company culture – as recognized by Newsweek’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces
• Clean and climate controlled working environment
• Opportunity for career growth
• Great benefits including paid vacation and sick time, 401K match, Employee Stock Purchase Program, annual bonus plan, and tuition reimbursement
• $1000 sign-on bonus

Job Summary & Essential Functions:

• Perform complete setup, changeover, and operation of SMT production equipment.
• Load and verify machine programs, feeders, components, tooling, and production documentation.
• Set up and operate:
• Pick-and-place equipment
• Solder paste printers
• Reflow ovens
• Board handling equipment
• AOI systems
• Conduct first article inspections and verify production readiness prior to release.
• Diagnose and correct placement, feeder, printer, and reflow issues.
• Identify root causes of defects including:
• Misalignment
• Tombstoning
• Bridging
• Insufficient solder
• Polarity errors
• Missing components
• Work closely with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to resolve manufacturing issues.
• Monitor equipment performance and recommend process improvements.
• Verify assemblies meet IPC-A-610 quality standards.
• Conduct visual inspections of SMT assemblies.
• Recognize defect trends and take corrective action before quality issues impact production.
• Ensure accurate completion of production and quality documentation.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Education –

• High school diploma or GED required

Experience-

• Minimum 3-5 years of SMT manufacturing experience required.
• Experience performing complete SMT machine setup and changeovers.
• Experience operating SMT production equipment in a high-volume or high-mix manufacturing environment.
• Experience troubleshooting SMT production issues independently.

Technical Knowledge

• Strong understanding of:
• Surface Mount Technology processes
• PCB assembly
• Electronic component identification
• Polarity requirements
• Feeder setup and verification
• Solder paste printing
• Reflow soldering

Quality Knowledge

• Knowledge of IPC-A-610 standards.
• Knowledge of SMT defect identification and corrective actions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have experience with one or more of the following equipment platforms:

• Panasonic
• Juki
• MyData/Mycronic

Preferred certifications:

• IPC-A-610 Certification
• J-STD-001 Certification
• SMT equipment manufacturer certifications

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds regularly.
• Ability to work with small electronic components and perform detailed visual inspections.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required to support production demands.

Equal Opportunity EmployerVeterans/Disabled

11616 East 51st Street
Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74146
United States