SMT Inspector I

Gables Engineering, Inc.; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Gables Engineering in Coral Gables, FL, seeks an SMT Inspector I to inspect PC boards for IPC‑A‑610 compliance under supervision. You will collect boards, perform AOI-based inspections, document defects, and ensure quality standards are met. Duties include cleaning, packaging, and routing processed boards to the next department.

Requirements include 1 year assembly experience with soldering, basic English, and ability to read schematics. Avionics experience is a strong plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year assembly experience with soldering skills.
• Surface Mount soldering skills preferred.
• Avionics manufacturing experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect completed PC boards from the Vision area.
• Update IFS Dispatch List with SMT inspector number.
• Inspect PC boards based on AOI results.
• Ensure inspection meets IPC-A-610 standards with matching revision documents.
• Document defects using GMPR-1303 procedure.
• Communicate defects to SMT supervisor.
• Correct defects to meet quality standards.
• Clean PC boards using Batch Washer per GMPR-1152.
• Close order in IFS Dispatch List and package in ESD boxes per GMPR-2006.
• Ensure bins are properly packaged with correct quantities.
• Place inspected boards on the Done shelf.
• Move completed PC boards to the next department per router.
• Clean work area and maintain equipment.

Skills

Basic English

Read schematics

Solder small components

Basic computer skills

Data entry accuracy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

POSITION: SMT Inspector I

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Supervisor, SMT

POSITION SUMMARY:

The SMT Inspector is responsible for examining PC boards assembled by the Pick and Place SMT machine ensuring IPC-A-610 standards have been met working under close supervision of team lead and SMT supervisor.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collect completed PC boards from the Vision area.
• Update IFS Dispatch List with SMT inspector number.
• Inspect PC boards based on AOI (Automated Optical Inspection) results.
• Ensure that inspection is completed using IPC-A-610 standards with schematics, work instructions, and shop order that share the same revision number.
• Document all defects found on PCB using KOHYOUNG AOI review procedure GMPR-1303.
• Communicate excessive or repetitive defects to SMT supervisor.
• Correct all PC board defects to ensure PC boards are compliant with applicable quality standards.
• Clean all PC boards using the Batch Washer according to GMPR-1152 guideline.
• Close order in IFS Dispatch List and package PC boards in the appropriate ESD boxes as per QAI-2006 guidelines.
• Ensure all bins are properly packaged with correct amount of PC boards indicated on the shop order.
• Place fully inspected and quality compliant boards on the 'Done' shelf.
• Move completed PC boards to the next department listed on the router.
• Clean own work area and maintain equipment.

JOB SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Basic English language skills
• Able to read schematics and work instructions
• Able to accurately solder small components
• Basic computer skills
• Accurate data entry skills - must be detail oriented

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of assembly experience with soldering skills.
• Surface Mount soldering skills preferred.
• Experience in avionics manufacturing environment highly preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Light Work- This role may require exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up 10 pounds of force frequently to lift carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Most essential functions are performed while sitting but walking and standing is occasionally required.
• Manual dexterity is required in the assembly or fabrication of parts which may result in the repetitive motion of the wrists, hands, and fingers.
• Visual acuity is required for visual inspection of boards involving small defects, small parts, and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.

Gables Engineering is a drug free workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D.