SMT Operator

Naprotek, LLC; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Naprotek, LLC in San Jose, CA seeks an experienced SMT machine operator to perform a wide range of production tasks under general supervision. You will set up equipment, read blueprints, monitor quality, and assist other operators to keep production moving.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years in PCB manufacturing, strong English skills, and the ability to work with close tolerances and shop math. This hands-on role supports a small, dynamic team and requires flexibility.

Qualifications

• Requires 5+ years SMT machine operator experience in PCB manufacturing.
• Reads and interprets blueprints and assembly drawings.
• Strong English reading/writing skills.
• Ability to perform close-tolerance setups and shop math.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily SMT production workflows for P&P equipment and reflow processes.
• Supervise operators and assign work, track progress.
• Interpret ECN and BOM documentation and implement changes.
• Support flexible company goals and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English literacy

Blueprint reading

Shop math

Quality monitoring

Tools

Precision measuring instruments

Job description

Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of SMT production activities requiring knowledge of a variety of related processes, operations, machinery and equipment. Sets up and assists lower level production workers in basic set-up and operation of machinery and equipment. Fabricates component parts where set-ups are non-routine. Reads and interprets blueprints, production diagrams and assembly drawings. May monitor production for quality and adjust machines or process to correct problem. May provide work leadership to lower level operators including assigning work, monitoring progress and resolving routine maintenance problems. Must be flexible to support a small company’s goals and may have other duties as assigned by manager.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Monitors and supervises daily duties of Machine Operators in areas of:
• P & P Equipment
• Screen Printing process
• Reflow Assembled Boards
• Hand Load Components

Requirements

Qualifications:

Requires a minimum of 5 years of progressively complex SMT machine operator experience in a PCB manufacturing environment.

Must read, write and understand English, understanding verbal and written instructions. Good visual skills.

Familiar with ECN, written instructions, BOMs.

Ability to operate a variety of machine tools to close tolerances, perform difficult set-ups, read blueprints, use precision‑measuring instruments and perform shop math calculations.

Good knowledge of company equipment, machinery, operations and progresses.

Additional Knowledge and Related Experience Requirements:

Reading Documentation, Drawings; BOM assembly, ECO

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