SMT Operator: 4-Day Week, Life-Saving Electronics

Beacon-Embeddedworks; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top Workplace

Medical & Dental

401k match

PTO 128h

Paid holidays

4-day week

Job summary

Beacon EmbeddedWorks in Eden Prairie, MN is hiring for a 1st shift manufacturing role on a Monday-Thursday schedule with 10-hour days.

The role blends machine operator and soldering duties in a precision manufacturing environment serving regulated industries, with emphasis on quality and safety.

You will work across SMT lines, perform inspections, set up equipment, and support continuous improvement while adhering to ISO and ITAR standards.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of machine operator or soldering experience.
• IPC-A-610 certification within 90 days from hire.
• J-STD-001 CIS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Able to identify and apply very small components in tight spaces.
• Self-inspect and evaluate product quality before forwarding to next step.
• Read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• Basic computer proficiency (email, MS Word/Excel).
• Good hand-eye coordination.
• Follow directions and maintain a safe 5S environment.
• Positive attitude and ability to cooperate with team.
• Adapt to a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Cross-train across manufacturing areas.

Responsibilities

• Load component reels onto SMT feeders or carts.
• Perform feeder setup and verify parts value.
• Assist in stencil/ Screens printer setup.
• May perform basic machine setup and programming.
• Operate AOI, Board Loader, Screen Printer, Pasting Inspection, Pick and Place, Reflow, and X-ray equipment.
• Tear down completed jobs and manage excess material.
• Enter information into MES for SPC and hourly productivity data.
• Audit kits and hand-load SMT components; work in other areas as workload requires.
• Clean equipment and perform basic PM tasks.
• Conduct resistance tests with a multimeter.
• Install components per customer prints and instructions.
• Route wires to form circuitry and perform basic hand soldering.
• Perform visual self-inspection per IPC-610A; post-SMT hand insertion and mechanical assembly.
• Perform standard rework and maintain rework records.
• May perform 2nd inspection on others’ work.
• Follow ESD, ISO 9001, AS9100, 13485 and ITAR requirements.
• Cross-train in other manufacturing areas as needed.

Skills

Soldering

SMT

Quality inspection

Machine operation

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

SMT equipment

Job description

Beacon EmbeddedWorks in Eden Prairie, MN is hiring for a 1st shift manufacturing role on a Monday-Thursday schedule with 10-hour days.

The role blends machine operator and soldering duties in a precision manufacturing environment serving regulated industries, with emphasis on quality and safety.

You will work across SMT lines, perform inspections, set up equipment, and support continuous improvement while adhering to ISO and ITAR standards.