SMT Machine Operator (1st Shift, Danbury CT)

AB Electronics; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

AB Electronics in Danbury, CT is seeking an SMT Machine Operator to set up and run automated SMT equipment on the 7:00 am – 3:30 pm shift, on-site.

You will monitor production, perform basic preventive maintenance, log data and quality information, and help ensure high-quality PCBA assemblies while collaborating with your supervisor and team.

Qualifications

• Experience operating manufacturing machines.
• Ability to read and follow documented work instructions.
• Enter data and navigate on-screen prompts to operate computer-controlled machinery.
• Follow direction on repetitive assembly tasks with consistent attention to detail.
• Comfortable working as part of a team on a production line.

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

Machine operation

Reading work instructions

Data entry

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Quality monitoring

Tools

PCBA knowledge

Schematics reading

IPC-A-610 certification

Job description

SMT Machine Operator

Danbury, CT | Full-Time | On-Site (7:00 am - 3:30 pm)

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.

Apply Today

Ready to bring your hands-on manufacturing skills to AB Electronics? Apply today and become part of a team building products trusted across industries.

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.

Note: Pay range presented for informational purposes and subject to change. Pay rate determinations based on experience, skill level, and business needs.