SMT Machine Operator

Cs Llc; Danbury (CT); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Term Life & Disability

401k with employer match

Job summary

AB Electronics in Danbury, CT is hiring for SMT Machine Operators to join a growing team. You will set up automated SMT machinery, monitor production, and maintain clean work areas while following documented instructions.

Ideal candidates have manufacturing experience, the ability to read work instructions accurately, and experience with computer-controlled equipment. IPC-A-610 certification or progress toward it is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a machine operator in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and follow documented work instructions accurately.
• Ability to enter data and navigate on-screen prompts to operate computer-controlled machinery.
• Ability to follow direction on repetitive assembly tasks with consistent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Set up automated SMT machinery following documented work instructions.
• Perform intermediate-level preventive maintenance to keep equipment running smoothly.
• Keep equipment and your work area clean and in good working order.
• Monitor product during production and take immediate action to correct quality issues.
• Flag any process or equipment adjustments needed to your Supervisor or Group Leader.
• Log production transactions, quality data, and records as required.
• Work under the direction of your Supervisor, Group Leader, or designee.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Data entry

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

IPC-A-610 Certification

Tools

PC-controlled machinery

Blueprint interpretation

Job description

Pay Type: per hour Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Term Life & Disability, 401k with employer match

About the Role

AB Electronics is hiring SMT Machine Operators to join our growing team in Danbury, CT. If you have experience in electronics contract manufacturing and want to be part of a company that's continually investing in its people, processes, and technology to exceed customer expectations, we'd like to meet you.

What You’ll Do

• Set up automated SMT machinery following documented work instructions.
• Perform intermediate-level preventive maintenance to keep equipment running smoothly.
• Keep equipment and your work area clean and in good working order.
• Monitor product during production and take immediate action to correct quality issues.
• Flag any process or equipment adjustments needed to your Supervisor or Group Leader.
• Log production transactions, quality data, and records as required.
• Work under the direction of your Supervisor, Group Leader, or designee.

What You Bring

• Experience working as a machine operator in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and follow documented work instructions accurately.
• Ability to enter data and navigate on-screen prompts to operate computer-controlled machinery.
• Ability to follow direction on repetitive assembly tasks with consistent attention to detail.
• Comfortable working as part of a team on a production line.

What Will Set You Apart

• Experience manufacturing electronic circuit board assemblies (PCBA).
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and schematics.
• Familiarity with production machinery and standard assembly procedures.
• Knowledge of basic electronic component types, polarity markings, and values.
• IPC-A-610 Proficiency Certification (or working toward one).

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to stand and walk on the production floor for extended periods.
• Frequently required to operate machine controls, handle circuit boards, and perform repetitive fine motor tasks.
• Close visual acuity required to read work instructions and inspect components (corrective lenses permitted).
• Occasionally required to lift up to 20 lbs.

Why Join AB Electronics

AB Electronics brings customers unrelenting quality, dependable on-time delivery, and best-in-class economics - from supply chain management to finished goods. We invest in our people, our processes, and our technology, and we're proud to offer a safe, team-first environment with real room to grow.

AB Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.