SMT Technician: Day/Night Shifts, Hands-on Growth

Volt; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Volt is hiring a Direct Hire SMT Technician in Richardson, Texas. The role covers setup, programming, and operation of SMT equipment (printer, SPI, pick and place, reflow, AOI) and requires optimizing setups for production and new product introductions.

The position includes monitoring yield and quality, troubleshooting issues, and supporting continuous improvement. The candidate should have a High School Diploma or GED and at least 2 years of SMT/electronics manufacturing experience, with

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years SMT / electronics manufacturing experience.
• Hands-on experience with SMT equipment (printer, PnP, reflow, AOI).
• Knowledge of SMT processes: solder paste printing, placement, reflow, inspection.
• Familiarity with IPC standards (IPC-A-610, J-STD-001 preferred).

Responsibilities

• Set up, program, and operate SMT equipment (printer, SPI, Pick and place, reflow, AOI).
• Verify and optimize machine setups for production and NPI builds.
• Monitor yield, SPC trends, and in-process quality (FPV/IPI).
• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues; perform root cause analysis.
• Maintain and calibrate SMT equipment; support preventive maintenance.
• Develop reflow profiles and maintain process parameters.
• Perform inspection of solder joints and assembly quality (IPC compliance).
• Collect and analyze process data; update documentation and work instructions.
• Support line efficiency, cycle time reduction, and continuous improvement.
• Train and support operators; provide real-time production floor support.
• Collaborate with engineering on product dispositions and process changes.

Skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in Electronics/Manufacturing

Tools

SMT printer

SPI

Pick and place

Reflow oven

AOI

IPC standards familiarity

Job description

Volt is hiring a Direct Hire SMT Technician in Richardson, Texas. The role covers setup, programming, and operation of SMT equipment (printer, SPI, pick and place, reflow, AOI) and requires optimizing setups for production and new product introductions.

The position includes monitoring yield and quality, troubleshooting issues, and supporting continuous improvement. The candidate should have a High School Diploma or GED and at least 2 years of SMT/electronics manufacturing experience, with