SMT Supervisor - 1st shift

Jobot; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with match

Generous PTO + sick leave

Exponential growth opportunities

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced SMT Supervisor for the 1st shift in Nampa, ID. You will lead surface mount operations, coach operators, and ensure schedules, quality, and throughput meet customer demands.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in SMT/PCBA manufacturing with leadership experience, strong IPC knowledge, and a track record of process improvements. Relevant certifications are a plus; this role offers growth and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of SMT/PCBA manufacturing experience, with 1+ year in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of SMT equipment (pick-and-place machines, solder paste printers, reflow ovens, AOI).
• Experience with SMT process setup, troubleshooting, and yield improvement.
• Familiarity with IPC standards and electronics assembly best practices.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, assembly drawings, and production schedules.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to support off-shifts or overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations of SMT/PCB assembly lines, including pick-and-place, screen printing, and reflow processes.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of SMT operators, technicians, and support staff.
• Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining high quality and efficiency standards.
• Monitor and improve KPIs such as throughput, uptime, scrap, and FPY.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues, partnering with engineering and maintenance teams as needed.
• Support setups, changeovers, and line balancing to optimize productivity.
• Enforce adherence to work instructions, ESD protocols, and safety standards.
• Partner with Quality to ensure IPC compliance; support NPI activities and operator training.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean manufacturing principles.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical degree preferred

Tools

SMT equipment

Fuji

Panasonic

ASM

Yamaha

ERP/MES system

Job description

• Exponential growth opportunities

Job details

Experienced leader with strong SMT experience / 1st shift

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Christine McNamara

Salary: $65,000 - $75,000 per year

A bit about us

We are seeking an experienced SMT Supervisor to lead and oversee surface mount technology (SMT) operations within a fast-paced electronics manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for driving production performance, ensuring product quality, and leading a team of operators and technicians to meet customer and delivery requirements.

Why join us

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401k with match
• Generous PTO + sick leave
• Exponential growth opportunities

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations of SMT/PCB assembly lines, including pick-and-place, screen printing, and reflow processes
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of SMT operators, technicians, and support staff
• Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining high quality and efficiency standards
• Monitor and improve key metrics such as throughput, uptime, scrap, and first pass yield (FPY)
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues, partnering with engineering and maintenance teams as needed
• Support setups, changeovers, and line balancing to optimize productivity
• Enforce adherence to work instructions, ESD protocols, and safety standards
• Partner with Quality to ensure compliance with IPC standards (IPC-A-610, J-STD-001)
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including process validation and operator training
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing principles

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree preferred
• 3+ years of SMT/PCBA manufacturing experience, with 1+ year in a leadership or supervisory role
• Strong knowledge of SMT equipment (pick-and-place machines, solder paste printers, reflow ovens, AOI)
• Experience with SMT process setup, troubleshooting, and yield improvement
• Familiarity with IPC standards and electronics assembly best practices
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, assembly drawings, and production schedules
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Flexibility to support off-shifts or overtime as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a high-mix, low- to medium-volume manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of specific equipment platforms (e.g., Fuji, Panasonic, ASM, Yamaha)
• Lean/Six Sigma experience
• ERP/MES system experience

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