TECHNICIAN

SMT Technician-II

Full Time + Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with Company Match, PTO)

Job Type: On-site 

Shift: 1st

Hourly Range: $23.00 - $27.00, DOE

Location: Chatsworth, CA

Fralock is an engineered solutions provider of specialty components and subassemblies using advanced materials for high reliability, severe environment, and technically challenging applications. We develop and manufacture custom integrated solutions. Established in 1967, we are a critical solutions provider to Fortune 500 corporations, government, and targeted OEMs in a variety of industries including Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturing, Medical and Life Science, Aerospace and Defense, Industrial, Electronics, and Energy. Fralock is headquartered in Valencia, CA with manufacturing locations located throughout Northern and Southern California.

VISION

To be recognized by our customers as a leading solutions provider of proprietary engineered advanced materials for high reliability, severe environment, and technically challenging applications.

MISSION

To create value, profitably grow, and share our success with all stakeholders.

CULTURE

• Respect – We treat others the way they want to be treated.
• Integrity – We practice a high standard of ethics in our business dealings with customers, suppliers, and employees.
• Responsiveness – We have a sense of urgency in responding to internal and external requests and work proactively to solve problems.
• Excellence/Competence – We empower our people to continuously improve and execute high quality work.
• Teamwork – We work together to achieve Fralock business objectives by communicating at a high level, by listening and having clarity in our expectations of one another.
• Individual Accountability and Personal Responsibility – We do what we have committed to do when we committed to doing it.

Continuous Improvement across all segments of the company

This position requires access to information controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the successful candidate must be a "U.S. person" as defined in the ITAR and EAR (which generally means (i) be a citizen or national of the United States; or (ii) be a lawful permanent resident of the United States; or (iii) have been admitted to the United States as a refugee, or have been granted asylum, as specified under applicable law.

Job Summary

The SMT Technician II is responsible for operating and maintaining SMT equipment, including pick-and-place machines, solder paste printers, and reflow ovens, to support PCB assembly. Key duties include performing AOI inspections, troubleshooting process issues, The role also involves collaborating with the engineering and production teams to ensure quality standards and optimize efficiency, to maintain compliance with safety and industry protocols.   

Typical Duties

• Operate and maintain SMT machines.

• Set up pick-and-place, printer, and reflow equipment.

• Inspect boards using AOI and visual methods.

• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues.

• Do routine maintenance on SMT machines and tools.

• Familiarize yourself with the tools, instrumentation, and calibration equipment.

• Communicate with other stations on the assembly line to ensure maximum speed and accuracy.

• Inform supervisors of any part or equipment defects to ensure prompt response to the problem.

• Read and follow assembly drawings and instructions.

• Adjust machine settings for optimal performance.

• Record production and defect data.

• Work with engineers to improve processes.

• Follow ESD, IPC, and safety standards.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in operating SMT equipment (pick-and-place, reflow oven, solder paste printer).

• Skilled in hand soldering surface mount components, including fine-pitch and small packages.

• Ability to read blueprints and interpret assembly drawings and work instructions.

• Experience with AOI systems and visual inspection techniques.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Familiarity with IPC standards and ESD practices.

• Basic understanding of electronics and PCB assembly processes.

• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

• Good communication and documentation skills

Preferred Skills

• Experience with programming and fine-tuning SMT equipment (Mycronic).

• Skilled in reworking BGA, QFN, and other SMT packages using hot air or reflow tools.

• Familiarity with IPC-A-610 standards for electronic assembly inspection.

• Proficient in using microscopes and precision tools for detailed soldering and inspection.

• Knowledge of stencil design and solder paste application techniques.

• Experience with MES or ERP systems for tracking production and quality data.

• Ability to analyze AOI and X-ray inspection results for defect identification.

• Understanding thermal profiling and reflow oven optimization.

• Background in lean manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.

• Ability to train or mentor junior technicians on SMT processes and best practice

Education Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience Requirements

Previous experience Soldering surface mount components in a manufacturing or production environment preferred.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a position.

Fralock provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

All offers of employment at Fralock are contingent upon clear results of a background check. Background checks may include some or all the following depending on job title and responsibilities:

• Social Security Verification
• Prior Employment Verification
• Criminal History
• Personal and Professional References
• Motor Vehicle Records
• Credit History

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a position.

Fralock provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.