SMT Operator

Summary:

All SMT Operators are responsible to ensure highest product quality and products manufactured per MPI or Instructions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Operates SMT automatic assembly equipment.
• Sign in Electrostatic discharge (ESD) log twice a day (beginning of work and after lunch break)
• Reads MPI’s, production schedules and operations manuals, as well as receiving verbal instructions, regarding sequential start-up and operation of SMT machines (example Ekra Juki BTU’s)
• Responsible for set-up, operations and routing maintenance to facilities. 
• Ensure all tooling are available prior to start a job.  When there are discrepancies, do not start a job without any authorization from Engineer / Supervisor. 
• Ensure all materials are clear prior to start a job.  When there are discrepancies, do not start a job without any written authorization from Program Manager or Manager.
• Scan all work on Data Collection system.
• Typically an experienced assembler promoted with both on-the-job and classroom/formal training
• Loads boards on conveyor lines
• Helps assure that equipment is clean
• Shuts down machine following prescribed procedures
• Escalate all issues to Supervisor / Engineer / Manager
• Attend training and implement all procedures pertaining to Production, such as ESD, Housekeeping, First Article, Maintenance, Safety, Test and Inspection Procedures, MSD Handling procedure, etc. 
• Complete all required trainings
• Make suggestions on process and quality improvement to Supervisor  / Engineer / Management 
• Review Data Collection system with Supervisor on your Defect Yield.
• Verify SMT Set-up sheet is sign off by Set-up Operators. 
• Verify that all material that is excess for run is available.
• Verify Pick’n place program against MPI is sign off by QC. Review your section of MPI in Aegis. 
• Ensure all MSD components are stored in vacuum-sealed bag or baked prior to start a job. Ensure that you sign MSD label. 
• Verify components and feeders location against Pick’n place program
• Review Solder Paste handling procedure, Daily Machine Maintenance, First Article procedure. 
• Always verify printing quality prior to sending boards to pick’n place machine.
• Always check Juki machines for drop parts when in process. Empty end of your shift and pass down. 
• Ensure no missing materials (ICs) during assembly process. 
• At the end of the shift, make sure the working areas are clean.  

Other duties may be assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• 1-5 years working in a SMT Juki/Yamaha Programs, 
• 1-5 years Projects or Customer Service environment within the CM or similar environment. 
• Minimum High school 
• Must possess good working knowledge CM technology (specifically circuit board assembly)
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks
• Must be able to read, write and speak English well enough to effectively accomplish the work. 
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 10-30lbs.

Skills

• Possess and demonstrate good team relations skills  
• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and achieve goals and tasks
• Computer skills needed Microsoft Office and some Excel. 
• Ability to multi task is a plus. 

Benefits:

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid vacation

401K