SMT Technician (2nd Shift) – PCB Assembly & QC

QPS Employment Group; Town of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Employment Group is hiring an SMT Technician for a Germantown, WI location on the 2nd shift. The role pays $18.00/hour with hours from 2:54pm to 11:00pm. This is an associate-to-hire position.

The SMT Technician will set up, operate, and monitor SMT equipment, load components, and inspect PCBs for defects. You will document data and follow safety and quality procedures while working with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in SMT or electronics manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to read work instructions and schematics.
• Familiarity with ESD requirements and components.
• Detail-oriented with good mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor SMT equipment (pick-and-place, reflow ovens, screen printers).
• Load components, feeders, and materials per production schedules.
• Inspect PCBs for defects such as misalignment or solder issues.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and adjustments to machines.
• Document production data, defects, and downtime accurately.
• Follow ESD, safety, and quality procedures at all times.
• Assist with changeovers and preventive maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to resolve issues.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area.

Skills

SMT experience

Read schematics

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Tools

Pick-and-place machines

Reflow ovens

Screen printers

Machine interfaces

Job description

QPS Employment Group is hiring an SMT Technician for a Germantown, WI location on the 2nd shift. The role pays $18.00/hour with hours from 2:54pm to 11:00pm. This is an associate-to-hire position.

The SMT Technician will set up, operate, and monitor SMT equipment, load components, and inspect PCBs for defects. You will document data and follow safety and quality procedures while working with cross-functional teams.