Pick and Place SMT Operator

Adura; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Life insurance

401K

Sick leave

Job summary

A manufacturing company in California is seeking an experienced SMT machine operator to oversee the SMT process. Responsibilities include monitoring production flow, troubleshooting component placement, and maintaining machine cleanliness. Ideal candidates should have at least two years of surface mount experience, familiarity with IPC workmanship standards, and good manual dexterity. This position offers a stable schedule with benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• At least two years of surface mount experience and machine operations.
• Ability to read work orders and follow production drawings.
• Strong understanding of IPC‑610/J‑STD standards class II & III.

Responsibilities

• Monitor product through the entire SMT process.
• Operate and monitor an automated SMT insertion machine.
• Hand solder and desolder components as needed.

Skills

Experience with YAMAHA Pick & Place Machine

Knowledge of solder pastes

Experience operating screen printing machines

LED Assembly knowledge

Production manufacturing methods

Understanding of IPC‑610/J‑STD standards

Good manual dexterity

Computer literacy

Ability to identify component polarity

Experience with programming surface mount equipment

Job description

Job Description

Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of SMT machine operator. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please look at the list of qualifications below.

Required Experience

• Experience with YAMAHA Pick & Place Machine (preferred).
• General knowledge of solder pastes and solder paste printing machine.
• Experience in operating screen printing machines (semi‑automatic & automatic).
• LED Assembly knowledge (plus).
• Experience with PnP, machining, production manufacturing methods and procedures.
• Experience with IPC‑610/J‑STD workmanship standards class II & III.
• At least two years of surface mount experience and machine operations (pick and place, reflow ovens, stencil printers).

Responsibilities

Monitor product through the entire SMT process, follow the First Article approval process before running entire batch, hand solder / desolder components, hand place components, troubleshoot and rework component placement, operate and monitor an automated SMT insertion machine, adjust printer equipment to apply solder paste, load and validate positioning of feeders, feed the machine with printed circuit boards, monitor production flow, and maintain machine cleanliness and productivity.

Qualifications

• Good manual dexterity to position, align, and place components.
• Ability to read work orders, follow production drawings and sample assemblies, or receive verbal instructions regarding duties.
• Computer literate and capable of loading and navigating through multiple programs for all surface mount equipment.
• Strong understanding of IPC‑610/J‑STD workmanship standards class II & III.
• Ability to identify component polarity, color code, and values.
• Experience with loading and programming surface mount equipment.

Schedule

• 8‑hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• 401K
• Sick leave