SMT OPERATOR

Antunes; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Antunes is seeking an SMT Operator at its Corporate Headquarters in Carol Stream, IL. The role covers setup, operation, and teardown of SMT equipment, with a focus on quality, safety and manufacturing efficiency.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and 2–3 years of electronic control manufacturing experience. SMT Mycronic experience is preferred; strong electro-mechanical aptitude is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2–3 years electronic control manufacturing experience.
• SMT experience with Mycronic pick & place preferred.
• Strong electro-mechanical aptitude and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Set up, runs and tears down SMT equipment.
• Ensure quality, safety and manufacturing efficiency.
• Builds and tests control board assemblies from engineering docs.
• Escalates problems to floor leader and reduces defects.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Team Leader(s).
• Shift: 5:30 am – 3:30 pm, Monday–Thursday.

Skills

Electro-mechanical aptitude

Hand-eye coordination

Team player

Self-motivated

Independent worker

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Electrical/Mechanical coursework

Tools

Mycronic pick & place

SMT equipment operation

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Corporate Headquarters - Carol Stream, IL 60188, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School Diploma or Equivalent, Salary Range: $19.75 - $24.69 Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Category: General Labor, Position Summary Under general direction of the Floor Leader, the SMT Operator is responsible for a wide variety of duties in the assembly and testing of various electro-mechanical assemblies.

Essential Role Responsibilities

• Sets-up, runs and tears down SMT equipment.
• Responsible for quality, safety, manufacturing efficiency and solutions.
• Produces quality product safely, meeting manufacturing efficiency standards.
• Escalates problems to floor leader and reduces defects such as missing, wrong, reversed parts and solder defects.
• Builds and tests control board assemblies utilizing a PC to retrieve various engineering documents including but not limited to schematics, assembly layouts, test procedures, and work instructions.
• Sets-up and operates surface mount equipment, reflow/wave solder ovens, various
• Ability to perform set-up of most system components
• Performs other related duties as assigned by Team Leader(s).
• Shift Timings: 5.30 am - 3.30 pm, Monday - Thursday

Qualifications: Essential Skills & Role Qualifications

• Knowledge of production/quality standards, and assembly procedures/processes
• Must have strong electro-mechanical ability/aptitude, excellent hand and eye coordination
• Must be self-motivated, a team player with the ability to work in multi-task environment as well as independently

Essential Education & Experience

• Minimum High School Diploma and/ or G.E.D (Required) additional education (Preferred).
• Coursework in Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering (Preferred)
• 2-3 years electronic control manufacturing
• SMT experience using “ Mycronic” pick & place machine (preferred)
• Experience troubleshooting and performing Preventative Maintenance (PM) on SMT Pick & Place Equipment
• 1-2 years assembly experience of electro-mechanical products

Work Conditions & Safety

Physical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics listed here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Requirements: Ability to sit or stand at assembly work cells for up to 6-8 hours at time
• Must be able to lift/carry/pull/push up to 40 pounds
• Work Conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment
• Work environment requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety goggles, steel toe shoes/boots, and hearing protections

Equal Opportunity Statement

Antunes is an equal opportunity employer.

Antunes does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.