SMT Setup Operator / Material Handler – Entry-Level Manufacturing (1st Shift, Danbury CT)

AB Electronics; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$17.00-$19.00 per hour, depending on経験

First shift, Monday-Friday

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Growth opportunities

Job summary

AB Electronics is seeking an SMT Setup Operator on first shift in Danbury, CT. This is a full-time, on-site role with Monday–Friday scheduling.

You will ensure the SMT production line runs smoothly by stocking parts, verifying kits against work orders, and recording material movements in our ERP/MES system. No prior experience required beyond a high school diploma and willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read work instructions and communicate in English.
• Comfort using a computer for daily tasks; knowledge of ERP/MES is a plus.
• Able to stand, walk, and lift up to 25 lbs during an 8-hour shift.
• Experience in material handling, line support, or warehouse work is valued.

Responsibilities

• Stock and stage parts for the SMT line to ensure smooth operation.
• Verify that kits match work orders and quantities.
• Enter material transactions in the company system.
• Print labels and manage bin/kits; return unused parts to stockroom.
• Flag missing items or mismatches to prevent line delays.

Skills

English proficiency

Computer literacy

Physical stamina

Inventory systems

Production line support

Education

High school diploma

Tools

ERP

MES

MS Office

Job description

Danbury, CT | Full-Time | On-Site (First Shift, Monday-Friday)

Start your manufacturing career - no experience required.

AB Electronics is hiring an SMT Setup Operator on first shift in Danbury, CT. This is a full-time, onsite role, Monday through Friday.

What you'd do

You'd keep our SMT production line stocked and moving. Without you, the operators don't have what they need to run the next job - and the line stops. Your job is to make sure the right parts get to the right machine at the right time, and that every part that comes back gets accounted for.

A typical day:

• Receive a parts kit from the stockroom for the next production job.
• Check that the kit matches the work order - right parts, right quantities.
• Stage the parts at the SMT line so the machine operators can load them.
• Enter material transactions in our computer system.
• Print labels for kits and leftover parts.
• Break down finished jobs and return unused parts to the stockroom.
• Flag the stockroom right away if something is missing or doesn't match.

What you need to start

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• The ability to read work instructions and talk with your team in English.
• Comfort using a computer for everyday tasks - looking things up, entering information, printing labels; Microsoft Office proficiency a plus.
• The ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 25 lbs during an 8-hour shift.
• Material handler, line support, stockroom, or warehouse work in a factory.
• Run an SMT machine or another type of production equipment.
• Handled small electronic parts (reels, moisture-sensitive parts, ESD parts).
• Used a computer system to track inventory or material (ERP, MES).

What we offer

• $17.00-$19.00 per hour, depending on experience.
• First shift, Monday-Friday.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Growth & development opportunities.

Why AB Electronics?

We're a quality-driven electronics manufacturer where people, process, and technology come together. You'll be part of a supportive team environment with real opportunities to grow.

AB Electronics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Note: Pay range presented for informational purposes and subject to change. Pay rate determinations based on experience, skill level, and business needs.