Shift Supervisor - 2nd shift

LeoForce; 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

LeoForce in Irvine, CA is seeking an experienced SMT Operator to lead surface mount technology operations in a fast-paced electronics manufacturing environment. You will drive production performance, ensure product quality, and coach a team of operators.

Responsibilities include supervising lines, maintaining schedules, improving throughput and FPY, collaborating with engineering and maintenance, and ensuring IPC-A-610 compliance and ESD safety.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of SMT/PCBA manufacturing experience.
• Familiarity with IPC standards and electronics assembly best practices.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, assembly drawings, and production schedules.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations of SMT/PCBA 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 IPC standards (IPC-A-610, J-STD-001) compliance.
• 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

Overtime flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical degree preferred

Tools

SMT equipment (pick-and-place)

Solder paste printers

Reflow ovens

AOI systems

Job description

Job Description

Experience: Senior Level
Salary: $28 - $31 per hour

Job Details

Irvine,CA, US

Key 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

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree preferred
• 3+ years of SMT/PCBA manufacturing experience
• Strong knowledge of SMT equipment (pick-and-place machines, solder paste printers, reflow ovens, AOI)
• Experience with SMT process setup, troubleshooting, and yield improvement
• Familiarity with IPC standards and electronics assembly best practices
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, assembly drawings, and production schedules
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Flexibility to support off-shifts or overtime as needed

A bit about us:

We are seeking an experienced SMT Operator to lead and oversee surface mount technology (SMT) operations within a fast-paced electronics manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for driving production performance, ensuring product quality, and leading a team of operators and technicians to meet customer and delivery requirements.

Why join us?

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401k with match
• Generous PTO + sick leave
• Exponential growth opportunities