SMT Machine Operator- Travel Contract

Caliberr Staffing; Plainview (NY); Remote; USD 50,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Caliberr Staffing in Plainview, NY is seeking an SMT Operator for field-based assignments across the United States. Expect 2–6 month projects with a minimum of 50 working hours per week and overtime at 1.5x after 40 hours.

You will operate SMT equipment including Europlacer pick-and-place, DEK Horizon 8 printers, BTU ovens, and Koh Young/Nordson inspection tools. J-STD-001 and IPC 610 certifications are required or must remain valid; active status after 2026 is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Experience operating SMT machinery and ensuring workflow efficiency.
• Ability to handle components via trays and tape/reel and load solder paste manually.
• Certifications: J-STD-001 and IPC 610 current or active after 2026.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operation of SMT machinery to keep front-end population workflow efficient.
• Focus on pre-established production tasks; no programming or setup changes.
• Utilize Europlacer pick-and-place, DEK Horizon 8, BTU ovens, and 3D inspection systems.
• Handle components in trays/tape-reel and perform manual solder paste loading.
• Contribute to production of large SMT boards with various components.
• Assist in basic equipment troubleshooting to maintain uptime.

Skills

SMT Operations

Troubleshooting basics

Tools

Europlacer pick-and-place

DEK Horizon 8 stencil printer

BTU six-zone reflow ovens

Koh Young 3D SPI

Nordson 3D AOI

Job description

This position is a field-based role requiring travel to various customer locations, where you will be stationed within a reasonable commute of the job site. You should be prepared for long-term project commitments lasting three months or longer.

We facilitate travel-based contracts ranging from two to six months at manufacturing facilities throughout the United States.

Accommodations include a private hotel room, with provisions for family members and pets to join you.

Travel compensation is set at $25 per hour for time spent commuting to the assignment.

You will receive a daily stipend of $45 for food and fuel expenses, totaling $315 in tax-free weekly payments.

A minimum of 50 working hours is guaranteed each week, with overtime pay at 1.5x for any time exceeding 40 hours.

Work Site: Plainview, NY

Required Credentials

• J-STD-001 certification (regardless of active status) is valid until October 5, 2026; thereafter, an active certification is mandatory.
• IPC 610 certification (regardless of active status) is valid until October 5, 2026; thereafter, an active certification is mandatory.
• Possessing a J-Std. 7711/7721 rework certification is considered an advantage.

Compensation: SMT Operator $36/hr

Core Responsibilities

• Manage the operation of SMT machinery to ensure the front-end population workflow remains efficient and productive.
• Focus on executing pre-established production tasks rather than handling equipment setup, startup, programming, or parameter adjustments.
• Utilize specific hardware including Europlacer pick-and-place units, DEK Horizon 8 stencil printers, BTU six-zone reflow ovens, and both Koh Young 3D SPI and Nordson 3D AOI systems.
• Handle components supplied via trays and tape/reel, while performing manual solder paste loading for stencil printing processes.
• Contribute to the production of large surface-mount boards (approx. 18 x 20 inches) featuring a variety of components like ceramic capacitors, diodes, GaN FETs, and military-grade parts to maintain high-quality output.
• Assist in maintaining operational continuity by performing basic equipment troubleshooting, such as addressing feeder issues.
• Maintain a focus on production execution without the need for process parameter modifications or machine programming.