SMT Operator II/III, 1st Shift

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Arden Hills (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Health Savings Account

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(K) with Roth option

Life & Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Discretionary Profit-Sharing Bonus

Job summary

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY is seeking an SMT line operator in Arden Hills, MN. You will set up and run Fuzion/Genesis SMT lines, perform visual inspections, and ensure quality standards are met. Collaboration with the Production Group Lead and training support are part of the role.

The position requires a high school diploma and 2+ years of related experience, with attention to detail and strong communication. Relocation is not required; competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two or more years of relevant experience.
• Strong attention to details.
• Ability to read and understand basic work instructions.
• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate SMT lines including Pick and Place, Solder Paste Inspection, X-Ray, and Juki printer.
• Visually inspect assemblies for solder quality and placement accuracy.
• Provide feedback to Production Group Lead on problems and issues.
• Ensure all quality requirements are met or exceeded.
• Identify and propose continuous improvement solutions.
• Follow safety guidelines and report unsafe conditions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Reading work instructions

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

AOI equipment

Pick and Place machines

Soldering (SMT & TH)

IPC J-STD

IPC-A-610

Job description

• Base Pay $25.90 - $31.94 / Hour
• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Employee Type Non Exempt FT
• Required Degree High school

This salary information serves as a general guideline. Final offers are based on various factors, including qualifications, skills, experience, and other job-related criteria.

Paid Time Off, Health Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401(K) with Roth option, Life & Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement & Discretionary Profit-Sharing Bonus.

Job Summary:

This position reports to our Manufacturing Modules Department and is responsible for setting up and operating the SMT lines, visually inspecting assemblies, providing feedback to the Production Group Lead regarding problems and ensuring all quality requirements are met.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate the Fuzion and/or Genesis SMT lines, including the Pick and Place machine, Solder Paste Inspection machine, X-Ray and Juki printer. Expected to always be present on the line.
• Visually inspect assemblies for solder quality, component placement accuracy, missing parts and other possible errors.
• Provide feedback to the Production Group Lead regarding problems and issues.
• Ensure all quality requirements and standards are met and/or exceeded.
• Identify and bring forward continuous improvement suggestions.
• Follow safety guidelines and report unsafe conditions to the Production Group Lead or Supervisor.
• Assist with training as needed.
• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition by performing daily organization and cleanup of work area.
• Participate in team activities and actively share knowledge and best practices with the team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two or more years of relevant experience.
• Strong attention to details.
• Ability to read and understand basic work instructions.
• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three or more years of relevant experience.
• Experience with soldering including SMT and through hole.
• Familiar with AOI equipment.
• Experience working with Pick and Place machines or similar, in a machine operator role.
• Experience working with electronic components.
• Knowledge of IPC J-STD and IPC-A-610 standards.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Position is primarily stationary with the need to sit or stand most of the workday.
• Ability to perform repetitive movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
• May be required to periodically crouch, stoop, bend, or reach across all planes.
• Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift/or move material weighing up to 60 pounds, 0 - 33 % of time.
• May be exposed to moderate - high noise levels for short amounts of time. Noise levels average around 60 decibels and intermittently reach 90 decibels when working near large machinery (hearing protection required).