SMT Machine Operator I, 2nd shift (2:30 pm - 11:00 pm) - Temporary

HM Electronics Inc; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the drive-thru and pro-audio industries seeks a temporary SMT Machine Operator for the 2nd shift. Responsibilities include operating SMT machines, performing PCB assembly, and ensuring quality control. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication and organizational skills, along with excellent eye-hand coordination. Join a collaborative team focused on innovative product development and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

3 Weeks Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Medical Coverage

Vision Coverage

Dental Coverage

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance

401K Contributions

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings and documents.

Responsibilities

• Load, calibrate, and operate SMT machine.
• Perform PCB assembly and inspection.
• Maintain cleanliness of the SMT Production area.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Eye-Hand Coordination

Job description

SMT Machine Operator I, 2nd shift (2:30 pm - 11:00 pm) - Temporary

Job Category: Manufacturing

Requisition Number: SMTMA003243

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• Posted: May 16, 2025
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Carlsbad
2848 Whiptail Loop
Carlsbad, CA 92010, USA

HME has been creating innovative products for the drive-thru and pro-audio industries since 1971. From the very beginning, we've known these solutions would never have happened without the customer-focused people who make up our company. HME has a team environment with a culture of collaboration, learning, and growth. With subsidiaries located in California, Missouri, Canada, UK, India, and China, companies around the world depend on HME for clear, reliable communication solutions. From setting the standard for drive-thru headsets and timer systems in the quick service restaurant (QSR) industry to developing professional audio equipment used in the Olympic Games, HME strives to create the newest, most innovative products on the market while providing quality care and attention to its customers. Come join our team!

We are currently recruiting for an SMT Machine Operator I (Temporary). In this role, you will perform SMT machine placement and assembly of surface-mounted components on Printed Circuit Boards (PCB). This is a Temporary 2nd shift position working 2:30 pm - 11:00 pm (Monday-Friday).

What you will do in this position:

• Load, calibrate, and operate SMT machine
• Load SMT pick-and-place machine with components as outlined in the provided documents
• Calibrate and align component pick-up locations
• Initiate Printed Circuit Board (PCB) assembly
• Report all assembly errors to the Lead and/or Supervisor
• Use the microscope to verify correct component placement and orientation
• Manually align components prior to reflow within approved guidelines
• Apply solder paste to PCBs using the MPM 100 or MPM 2500 printing equipment
• Bake populated PCBs using the reflow oven
• Perform post reflow inspection and touch-up
• Maintain general cleanliness of the SMT Production area and equipment
• Lead and/or Supervisor of all unresolved and/or potential problems which may affect the production schedule or quality of work

What you will need to succeed in this position:

• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings, documents, and aides as required
• Excellent eye-hand coordination

The starting rate is $18.00/hr plus a 10% shift differential for 2nd shift. Our benefits package includes tuition reimbursement; 3 weeks paid vacation your first year, paid holidays, medical, vision, and dental coverage, pet insurance, life insurance, and 401K contributions.

The work environment described here is representative of those that an employee would work within. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. This job requires frequent contact outside the department or company, and the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate with occasional loud noise. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, works in high, precarious places, and is exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, and is regularly at risk of electric shock.

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