Day Shift SMT Operator: Precision Electronics Assembly

ManpowerGroup; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking an SMT Operator for our client in Milpitas, CA, to support production and quality assurance teams. The role requires 1–2 years of SMT pick & place experience and strong attention to detail.

You will set up and operate multiple SMT machines, follow safety procedures, maintain logs, and ensure traceability of activities. A day shift from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM is offered.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience operating SMT pick & place machines.
• Good dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to read and interpret documentation such as BOM, drawings, instructions, and MPI.
• Knowledge of Part data (size of parts) and feeder size.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with IPC-610 standards and surface mount components.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety and ESD practices according to company policies and procedures.
• Set up and operate programmable screen printers, gluing machines, SMT placement machines, and reflow ovens.
• Handle chemicals responsibly during operation and preventive maintenance of equipment.
• Record activities accurately in operation logs to ensure traceability and quality control.
• Perform SMT equipment operations for machines including Fuji CP 4 & CP 6, GSM Universal, Dek, Heller Re-flow, and wave solder (ERSA).

Skills

SMT experience

Dexterity

Tools

Fuji CP 4

Fuji CP 6

GSM Universal

Dek

Heller Reflow

ERSA Wave Solder

Job description

ManpowerGroup is seeking an SMT Operator for our client in Milpitas, CA, to support production and quality assurance teams. The role requires 1–2 years of SMT pick & place experience and strong attention to detail.

You will set up and operate multiple SMT machines, follow safety procedures, maintain logs, and ensure traceability of activities. A day shift from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM is offered.