SMT Operator - 1st Shift with Growth & Benefits

Richardson Electronics, Ltd.; La Fox (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

EAP

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Job summary

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. seeks an SMT Operator I for the 1st shift in LaFox, Illinois.

The operator will monitor and maintain SMT equipment, including selective solder, conformal coating, and wave solder processes, making minor program adjustments to ensure quality materials produced. Responsibilities include running equipment, learning machine functions, attending IPC Certification, recording production data, assisting with troubleshooting and rework, and maintaining paperwork.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 2-5 years’ experience in an SMT environment.
• Working computer knowledge essential to run equipment.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Able to stand and walk for long periods.
• Good mechanical and electronic skills.

Responsibilities

• Run selective solder, conformal coating and wave solder equipment.
• Learn machine functions and adjust setup to ensure material quality.
• Attend in-house IPC Certification.
• Maintain records of production runs for analysis and review.
• Assist with troubleshooting failures and perform rework as needed.
• Ensure projects are maintained and paperwork is completed with produced materials.
• Perform cycle count on stock materials as needed.
• Additional tasks as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electronic skills

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

PC literacy

Job description

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. seeks an SMT Operator I for the 1st shift in LaFox, Illinois.

The operator will monitor and maintain SMT equipment, including selective solder, conformal coating, and wave solder processes, making minor program adjustments to ensure quality materials produced. Responsibilities include running equipment, learning machine functions, attending IPC Certification, recording production data, assisting with troubleshooting and rework, and maintaining paperwork.