SMT Operator

Employnet, Inc.; Salem (NH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Employnet, Inc. in Salem, NH is seeking an SMT Operator Level 1 to set up and operate SMT equipment, including pick-and-place machines, screen printers, and reflow ovens. You will load components, verify parts, and maintain machine settings to ensure quality.

The role involves basic inspection of PCBAs, routine maintenance, and recording production data while adhering to safety and quality procedures and working with English process instructions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 0–1 year of SMT operator experience
• Understanding of SMT equipment operation
• Ability to identify different electronic components
• Basic knowledge of printing and soldering processes
• Adherence to safety protocols and procedures
• Familiarity with reading blueprints, diagrams, and processing documentation
• Ability to read and follow work instructions in English
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn

Responsibilities

• Load machine programs, feeders, and components onto SMT machines for specific jobs.
• Run the SMT equipment, including pick-and-place machines, screen printers, and reflow ovens, following instructions and process sheets.
• Verify components against parts lists and load them accurately into feeders.
• Monitor machine operation and make minor adjustments to component placement or other settings to ensure proper function and quality.
• Perform visual inspections of components and the final PCB assembly for defects like misplacement or solder issues.
• Conduct routine maintenance, such as cleaning machine nozzles, to ensure equipment precision and prevent downtime.
• Identify and report minor machine malfunctions or production issues to supervisors or maintenance staff.
• Record production data and maintain logs of machine settings and output.
• Maintaining equipment and keeping the workspace clean and organized for safety and productivity.
• Follow all ESD, safety, and company quality procedures

Skills

SMT operation

Quality inspection

Reading diagrams

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Pick-and-place machines

Screen printers

Reflow ovens

Job description

Job description

An SMT Operator Level 1 primarily sets up and operates Surface Mount Technology (SMT) equipment like pick-and-place machines, screen printers, and reflow ovens. Key duties include loading components onto machine feeders, verifying parts and machine settings, performing basic operations and minor adjustments, performing manual component placement and inspection, and conducting preventative maintenance on the machinery. The role also involves basic quality checks of finished printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) and maintaining production records.

Responsibilities

• Load machine programs, feeders, and components onto SMT machines for specific jobs
• Run the SMT equipment, including pick-and-place machines, screen printers, and reflow ovens, following instructions and process sheets
• Verify components against parts lists and load them accurately into feeders
• Monitor machine operation and make minor adjustments to component placement or other settings to ensure proper function and quality
• Perform visual inspections of components and the final PCB assembly for defects like misplacement or solder issues
• Conduct routine maintenance, such as cleaning machine nozzles, to ensure equipment precision and prevent downtime
• Identify and report minor machine malfunctions or production issues to supervisors or maintenance staff
• Record production data and maintain logs of machine settings and output
• Maintaining equipment and keeping the workspace clean and organized for safety and productivity
• Follow all ESD, safety, and company quality procedures

Qualifications(Education &Experience)

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 0–1 year of SMT operator experience
• Understanding of SMT equipment operation
• Ability to identify different electronic components.
• Basic knowledge of the printing and soldering processes.
• Adherence to safety protocols and procedures.
• Familiarity with reading blueprints, diagrams, and processing documentation.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions in English
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn