SMT Automation Operator: Setup, Inspect, Maintain

Patton Electronics Co.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Patton Electronics Co. in Maryland is seeking a Surface Mount Technology Operator to setup and operate SMT equipment including stencil printers, pick-and-place machines, reflow ovens, AOI, and stencil cleaners. The role includes pulling material, loading feeders, operating machinery, inspecting work and performing preventive maintenance.

Shifts available: day (7:00am–3:30pm) and evening (3:00pm–11:30pm). Applicants should have basic English proficiency, strong teamwork, and a hands-on approach

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read, write and understand English.
• Team-based environment experience preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and dexterity with basic hand soldering.
• Familiarity with IPC SMT workmanship standards.
• Min. 2 years' experience operating surface mount equipment.

Responsibilities

• Acquire materials from inventory and verify quantities against Work Order Documentation.
• Load part feeders and set up SMT equipment according to Set Up Documentation.
• Operate SMT equipment safely per Manufacturer’s Operating Manual and in-house SMT guidelines/procedures.
• Inspect SM Assemblies to IPC-A-610 and/or in-house workmanship standards.
• Document all labor information and complete routings steps electronically.
• Perform weekly Preventive Maintenance on SMT equipment.
• Follow company policies and procedures as outlined in the employee handbook and ISO documentation.

Skills

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Soldering

English proficiency

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Stencil Printer

Pick and Place Machines

Reflow Oven

AOI Machine

Stencil Cleaner

Job description

Patton Electronics Co. in Maryland is seeking a Surface Mount Technology Operator to setup and operate SMT equipment including stencil printers, pick-and-place machines, reflow ovens, AOI, and stencil cleaners. The role includes pulling material, loading feeders, operating machinery, inspecting work and performing preventive maintenance.

Shifts available: day (7:00am–3:30pm) and evening (3:00pm–11:30pm). Applicants should have basic English proficiency, strong teamwork, and a hands-on approach