SMT Operator (Temp to Perm)

Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Operate, set-up, program and maintain assembly machines and equipment used to produce various production assemblies. Will identify and resolve equipment / process related defects.

Primary or Major Responsibilities :

SMT Machine Operators are responsible for the set-up, change over, operation and daily maintenance of complex SMT equipment and all associated tooling.

SMT Machine Operators may also perform SMT Kitting and Assembler / Tester functions (as required) including, but not limited to assembling parts, prepping parts, various assembly testing, soldering, loading / unloading SMT feeders, and part counting / estimating.

Set Up, Tear Down (Change Over), and Operate : Screen Printing, Component Pick & Place, Paste Inspection, and other machines in conformance with all accompanying documentation.

Set up oven with appropriate recipe as indicated by documentation.

Perform Part Verification of set up and reel changes.

Inspect deposited solder paste and populated PWB’s to applicable workmanship standards.

Maintain all tooling (Stencils, pallets etc) updating records and replacing old or worn-out tooling.

Performs or assists with full machine set-ups including transferring programs to specific machines.

Responsible for reading, interpreting and performing set up and / or prep instructions.

Initiate and maintain accurate paperwork and records as required by job.

Meet production goals and facilitate speedy resolution of machine problems as they arise.

Responsible for daily clean up of all assigned work areas.

Responsible for monitoring, minimizing and reporting machine scrap.

Perform daily and weekly preventative maintenance.

Troubleshoot functional problems with equipment and make adjustments as required.

Completes other duties as requested by the Manufacturing Manager or Team Leader.

QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE :

High School Diploma or GED Equivalency required. 1-2 years previous manufacturing experience preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience .

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Must be able to support standard business hours, Monday through Friday. Must also be able to support overtime on weekdays or weekends as required to support business needs.

Must have excellent manual dexterity and hand / eye coordination, able to lift and / or move up to 25 pounds, able to sit and / or stand for long periods of time and will at times be required to work with some chemical and bonding agents.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.