SMT Operator (2nd Shift)

***This position offers a $0.75 per hour shift differential for second shift hours of operation (3:30 pm - 12:00 am).***

Operate pick-and-place units (e.g., Panasonic AM, BM, and NPM/NPG as applicable) by loading and verifying programs, validating pick and placement, responding to alarms, and maintaining throughput and placement quality.

Set up and operate SMT stencil printers by installing and verifying stencil type and thickness, aligning to fiducials, setting print parameters (squeegee pressure/speed and separation/snap-off), and completing first-print approvals.

Set up feeders and materials by staging and verifying components to the BOM and traveler, loading feeders/tape-and-reel, verifying polarity/orientation, performing required feeder checks, and maintaining feeder and lot traceability.

Operate AOI and X-Ray inspection equipment as needed by executing programs, verifying coverage, dispositioning findings per criteria, and coordinating defect review and rework routing with Quality/Engineering.

Manage solder paste and print quality by differentiating and properly handling water-soluble versus no-clean pastes, verifying lot/expiration and storage/conditioning, performing paste print inspection (e.g., coverage, bridging, smearing, and insufficient paste), and correcting out-of-control conditions.

Perform cleaning and basic upkeep by completing stencil underside wipes/cleaning, printer checks, and line/tooling cleaning using approved chemicals and disposal methods.

Troubleshoot SMT line issues by clearing stoppages/alarms, performing basic checks and adjustments within training, documenting downtime, and escalating to Maintenance/Engineering as needed.

Set up and operate Heller reflow ovens by selecting and verifying recipes, confirming conveyor width/speed and zone temperatures, monitoring output, identifying reflow defects (e.g., insufficient wetting, solder balling, tombstoning, and voiding indicators), and escalating issues as needed.

Uphold the company’s core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork.