SMT Operator Needed ASAP

AppleOne Employment Services; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp-to-hire

Major medical, dental, vision, 401(k)

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Camarillo, CA, is seeking an experienced SMT Operator to support automated surface mount technology production. Responsibilities include operating pick-and-place equipment, loading reels, and ensuring documentation accuracy in a fast-paced facility.

The role emphasizes adherence to ESD, MSL, ISO, and quality procedures, with 3–5 years of SMT experience and high school diploma required. Temp-to-hire with competitive hourly pay and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of SMT, PCB assembly, or electronics manufacturing experience.
• Reading BOMs, mechanical drawings, and work instructions.
• Experience with feeder setup and reel loading.

Responsibilities

• Operate automated SMT pick-and-place equipment to support electronic assembly production.
• Load and unload component reels, feeders, and printed circuit boards.
• Build, set up, and tear down feeder configurations according to production requirements.
• Verify component part numbers, reels, BOMs, drawings, and work instructions for accuracy.
• Follow ESD, MSL, contamination prevention, ISO, and internal quality procedures.
• Use basic computer systems and handheld scanners to track and support production activity.

Skills

SMT equipment operation

PCB assembly

Reading BOMs/drawings

English communication

Quality procedures

ESD, MSL awareness

Handheld scanner use

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Handheld scanners

Job description

Job Summary

We are hiring an experienced SMT Operator for a temp-to-hire opportunity in Camarillo, CA, supporting electronics manufacturing and printed circuit board assembly operations. This role is ideal for candidates with hands-on SMT equipment experience who are ready to contribute in a fast-paced, quality-focused production environment.

As an SMT Operator, you will support automated surface mount technology production by operating pick-and-place equipment, preparing feeders and component reels, verifying part accuracy, and following established manufacturing procedures. This opportunity offers steady work, multiple openings, and the potential to grow with a production team that values accuracy, teamwork, and reliable performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate automated SMT pick-and-place equipment to support electronic assembly production.
• Load and unload component reels, feeders, and printed circuit boards.
• Build, set up, and tear down feeder configurations according to production requirements.
• Verify component part numbers, reels, BOMs, drawings, and work instructions for accuracy.
• Follow ESD, MSL, contamination prevention, ISO, and internal quality procedures.
• Use basic computer systems and handheld scanners to track and support production activity.

Compensation and Benefits

• $20.00 to $27.00 per hour, depending on experience.
• Temp-to-hire opportunity.
• Multiple openings available.

For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and any statutory sick pay where required.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Operate SMT pick-and-place equipment in an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Prepare feeders, reels, and PCB materials for production runs.
• Verify production documentation, component part numbers, and setup accuracy.
• Support quality, safety, ESD, MSL, and ISO compliance throughout the production process.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant SMT, PCB assembly, or electronics manufacturing experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with feeder setup, reel loading, and SMT equipment operation.
• Ability to read BOMs, mechanical drawings, and work instructions.
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to use handheld scanners.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Experience working in an ISO-regulated electronics manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with ESD, MSL handling, and contamination prevention procedures.
• Prior experience supporting high-mix or fast-paced SMT production environments.

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