SMT Supervisor - 1st shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k with match

Paid time off

Sick leave

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced SMT Supervisor to lead and oversee surface mount technology operations in our Idaho electronics manufacturing facility. You will manage a team of operators and technicians, drive production performance, ensure product quality, and meet delivery commitments on 1st shift.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years SMT/PCBA experience with leadership skills, strong knowledge of SMT equipment, IPC standards, and a focus on Lean improvement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years SMT/PCBA experience, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role.
• Knowledge of IPC standards and electronics assembly best practices.
• Ability to read work instructions, drawings and production schedules.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Flexibility to support off-shifts or overtime as needed.
• Experience with setup and yield improvement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily SMT/PCB assembly lines operations.
• Lead and develop a team of SMT operators, technicians and support staff.
• Ensure schedules are met with high quality and efficiency.
• Monitor throughput, uptime, scrap and FPY metrics.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues with engineering and maintenance.
• Support setups, changeovers and line balancing.
• Enforce ESD protocols and safety standards.
• Partner with Quality to meet IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 standards.
• Support NPI activities including process validation and training.
• Drive Lean continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Team leadership

SMT equipment knowledge

Process troubleshooting

Lean manufacturing

Quality focus

Communication

Overtime availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical degree preferred

Tools

Fuji machines

Panasonic machines

ASM equipment

Yamaha equipment

Job description

Experienced leader with strong SMT experience / 1st shift.

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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