SMT Operator - Precise Assembly on Day Shift

Manpower Group (USA); Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking an SMT Operator for our Milpitas, CA manufacturing client. You will support production and quality teams with precision, safety, and a proactive approach in a fast-paced electronics environment.

Responsibilities include setting up and operating printers, solder and reflow equipment, and recording process data to ensure traceability and quality. The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of SMT pick-and-place experience and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of SMT pick and place experience.
• Good dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to read BOMs, drawings, instructions, and MPI.
• Familiar with part data and feeder sizes.
• Basic computer skills and IPC-610 standards knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety and ESD practices according to company policies and procedures.
• Set up and operate programmable screen printers, gluing machines, SMT placement machines, and reflow ovens.
• Handle chemicals responsibly during operation and preventive maintenance of equipment.
• Record activities accurately in operation logs to ensure traceability and quality control.
• Perform SMT equipment operations for machines including Fuji CP 4 & CP 6, GSM Universal, Dek, Heller Re-flow, and wave solder (ERSA).

Skills

SMT pick & place

Reading BOM & drawings

IPC-610 knowledge

Basic computer skills

Tools

Fuji CP4/CP6

GSM Universal

Dek

Heller Reflow

ERSA Wave Solder

Job description

ManpowerGroup is seeking an SMT Operator for our Milpitas, CA manufacturing client. You will support production and quality teams with precision, safety, and a proactive approach in a fast-paced electronics environment.

Responsibilities include setting up and operating printers, solder and reflow equipment, and recording process data to ensure traceability and quality. The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of SMT pick-and-place experience and strong attention to detail.