SMT Operator

Ducommun Incorporated; Huntsville (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great culture

Climate-controlled

Career growth

Benefits package

Job summary

Ducommun Incorporated in Huntsville, AR is seeking an SMT Operator to load and assist with setup and staging of product on SMT lines. You will help set up feeders, run pick and place machines, and ensure correct component placement.

This role requires reading load plans and drawings, basic component identification, and using a multimeter for maintenance. The facility offers a clean, climate-controlled environment and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Read and understand load plans.
• Read and understand production drawings.
• Identify basic components.
• Build electronic assemblies.
• Intermediate computer skills (Excel, Word).
• Communicate issues effectively across the organization.
• Perform preventive maintenance with tools including a multimeter.

Responsibilities

• Perform setup and tear down on all feeders for all pick and place machines.
• Cycle count all applicable components after each production run and notify stockroom of variances.
• Assist the operator in setting up and running all pick and place machines.
• Perform manual placement of SMT and PIH components.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Responsible for proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in their work area.

Skills

Load plans

Production drawings

Component IDs

Assemble electronics

Excel

Communication

Interdepartmental comms

Multimeter use

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Multimeter

Job description

SMT Operator

Load and assist with setup and staging of product on the Surface Mount Technology (SMT) lines.

Who are we?

Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.

Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission‑critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.

Our Facility in Huntsville, AR manufactures state‑of‑the‑art circuit boards for Aerospace and Defense.

Why Ducommun?

• Excellent company culture – as recognized by Newsweek’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces
• Clean and climate controlled working environment
• Opportunity for career growth
• Great benefits including paid vacation and sick time, 401K match, Employee Stock Purchase Program, annual bonus plan, and tuition reimbursement

Job Summary

• Perform setup and tear down on all feeders for all pick and place machines
• Cycle count all applicable components after each production run and notify stockroom of individual part count variance.
• Assist the operator in setting up and running all pick and place machines
• Perform manual placement of SMT and PIH components
• Performs other duties and assignments as required
• Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in their work area.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand load plans
• Ability to read and understand production drawings
• Basic component identification skills
• Ability to build electronic assemblies
• Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft and Outlook programs (Excel, Word, Internet Explorer)
• Ability to communicate issues in an effective manner
• Ability to effectively communicate among all levels within the organization.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance with various tools including multimeter.

Required Experience and Education

• H.S. Diploma or GED

This is a generic job posting for a SMT Operator. Depending on the candidate’s skills, qualifications and experience, they will be hired into an entry (I) level, intermediate (II) level or expert (III) level job and pay scale.

Equal Opportunity EmployerVeterans/Disabled

403 LaBarge Avenue
Huntsville, Arkansas, 72740
United States