SMT Assembly Technician — Precision & Quality

American-Computer-Development,-Inc; Ballenger Creek (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks PTO per year

Eight paid holidays per year

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with **

Job summary

ACDi, a manufacturing firm in Maryland, seeks an SMT Operator to set up, maintain, and operate automated SMT equipment and manual placement methods. You will work with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and the SMT team on NPI and production runs to meet quality and delivery goals.

The role requires 3+ years of SMT experience, IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 training, and strong attention to detail. You will be part of a fast-paced indoor manufacturing environment with corresponding physical demands.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on SMT assembly experience.
• Experience with IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001.
• Familiar with SMT components, feeders, and tape-and-reel configurations.
• Ability to read and interpret verbal and written work instructions.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Setup, maintenance, and operation of SMT equipment (MyData).
• Perform setup and changeovers on MyData pick and place machines.
• Monitor, replenish, and manage components across multiple machines.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to improve processes with real-time data.
• Conduct in-process visual inspections and initiate first article inspections for SMT assemblies.

Skills

SMT assembly techniques

IPC-A-610

J-STD-001

Read and interpret work instructions

Quality consciousness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Electronics technical school graduate (preferred)

Tools

Mantis microscope

Job description

ACDi, a manufacturing firm in Maryland, seeks an SMT Operator to set up, maintain, and operate automated SMT equipment and manual placement methods. You will work with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and the SMT team on NPI and production runs to meet quality and delivery goals.

The role requires 3+ years of SMT experience, IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 training, and strong attention to detail. You will be part of a fast-paced indoor manufacturing environment with corresponding physical demands.