SMT Operator I - 1st Shift: Hands-On Electronics

Richardson Electronics Ltd; Campton Hills (IL); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 65,904,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Generous vacation time

Sick/personal days

Job summary

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. in LaFox, Illinois is seeking an SMT Operator I for the 1st shift to support high‑volume electronic assembly.

You will operate SMT machines for selective solder, conformal coating and wave solder processes, perform minor program adjustments, and maintain production records.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma with 2–5 years in an SMT environment, good mechanical and electronic skills, and the ability to lift 50 lbs while standing for long periods.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, and 2-5 years 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 make proper adjustments to setup to ensure quality of materials produced.
• Attend in-house IPC Certification.
• Maintain records of production runs for analysis and review.
• Assist with troubleshooting failures that appear during product testing and perform rework as instructed
• Ensure projects are maintained and paperwork is turned in with produced materials.
• Perform cycle count on stock materials where needed.
• Additional tasks as assigned.

Skills

SMT operation

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. in LaFox, Illinois is seeking an SMT Operator I for the 1st shift to support high‑volume electronic assembly.

You will operate SMT machines for selective solder, conformal coating and wave solder processes, perform minor program adjustments, and maintain production records.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma with 2–5 years in an SMT environment, good mechanical and electronic skills, and the ability to lift 50 lbs while standing for long periods.