SMT Assembly Lead – 1st Shift (Growth & Impact)

Australia-Employment; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with match

Generous PTO + sick leave

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced SMT Supervisor to lead a fast-paced PCB assembly team in Nampa, ID. This on-site role drives production performance, ensures quality, and manages operators and technicians to meet schedules.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in SMT/PCBA manufacturing with at least 1 year in supervision, plus strong leadership and IPC/J-STD knowledge. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years SMT/PCBA manufacturing experience, with 1+ year in a leadership or supervisory role.
• 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.

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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical degree preferred

Tools

Fuji

Panasonic

ASM

Yamaha

Job description

Jobot is seeking an experienced SMT Supervisor to lead a fast-paced PCB assembly team in Nampa, ID. This on-site role drives production performance, ensures quality, and manages operators and technicians to meet schedules.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in SMT/PCBA manufacturing with at least 1 year in supervision, plus strong leadership and IPC/J-STD knowledge. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are offered.