Lead SMT Supervisor - 2nd Shift, Electronics

Jobot; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with match

Generous PTO + sick leave

Exponential growth opportunities

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced SMT Operator to lead surface mount technology operations on the 2nd shift in Irvine, CA. You will supervise SMT/PCB assembly lines, coach a team of operators, and ensure schedules, quality, and throughput meet customer requirements.

Qualifications include 3+ years SMT/PCBA experience, strong knowledge of SMT equipment, and IPC standards familiarity. Flexibility for OT and off-shifts is required; opportunity for growth exists within a fast-paced electronics

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree preferred.
• 3+ years SMT/PCBA manufacturing experience.
• Strong knowledge of SMT equipment and processes.
• Experience with process setup, troubleshooting and yield improvement.
• Familiarity with IPC standards and electronics assembly.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions and drawings.
• Proven leadership and strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Flexibility to support off-shifts or overtime.

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

Team supervision

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 Operator to lead surface mount technology operations on the 2nd shift in Irvine, CA. You will supervise SMT/PCB assembly lines, coach a team of operators, and ensure schedules, quality, and throughput meet customer requirements.

Qualifications include 3+ years SMT/PCBA experience, strong knowledge of SMT equipment, and IPC standards familiarity. Flexibility for OT and off-shifts is required; opportunity for growth exists within a fast-paced electronics