SMT Supervisor – 1st Shift

Masterson Staffing; South Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO

Referral bonuses through staffing-part

Job summary

Masterson Staffing Solutions in South Elgin, IL seeks an SMT Supervisor for 1st shift to lead daily SMT operations, supervise staff, coordinate setups, monitor quality, and drive continuous improvement. Temp-to-perm role with competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits. Strong SMT and IPC knowledge preferred; IPC experience is a plus and safety-minded team leader is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous SMT manufacturing and supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of SMT processes and PCB assembly.
• Familiarity with SMT equipment, setups, and changeovers.
• IPC standards knowledge is a plus.
• Able to troubleshoot production issues and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily SMT production operations.
• Supervise and support operators, technicians, and leads.
• Coordinate machine setups, changeovers, and production schedules.
• Monitor production output, quality, efficiency, and downtime.
• Troubleshoot production issues and coordinate equipment maintenance.
• Ensure products meet quality standards and customer specifications.
• Train employees, support cross-training, and promote teamwork.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce defects, and minimize downtime.
• Maintain safety standards and an organized production environment.

Skills

SMT supervision

Electronics manufacturing

Supervisory leadership

IPC standards knowledge

Education

Technical/Manufacturing education

Tools

SMT equipment

Job description

SMT Supervisor – 1st Shift | Up to $35/Hour

Location: South Elgin, IL

Pay: $25–$35 per hour, based on experience

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM

Position Type: Temp-to-Perm

What You'll Do

• Lead and oversee daily SMT production operations.
• Supervise and support SMT operators, technicians, and production leads.
• Coordinate machine setups, changeovers, and production schedules.
• Monitor production output, quality, efficiency, and downtime.
• Troubleshoot production issues and coordinate equipment maintenance.
• Ensure products meet quality standards and customer specifications.
• Train employees, support cross-training, and promote teamwork.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce defects, and minimize downtime.
• Maintain safety standards and an organized production environment.

What We're Looking For

• Previous SMT manufacturing experience is required.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience in electronics manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of SMT processes and PCB assembly.
• Familiarity with SMT equipment, machine setups, and changeovers.
• Ability to troubleshoot production issues and manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of IPC standards and quality procedures is a plus.
• Manufacturing, electronics, or technical education is preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay up to $35/hour
• Consistent 1st shift schedule: 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
• Temp-to-perm opportunity
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• PTO and referral bonuses through the staffing partner
• An opportunity to lead a team and make a direct impact on production performance

Masterson Staffing Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.