The SMT Operator / Lead facilitates the completion of the day-to-day activities supporting the PCBA production line, PM’s, cleaning, equipment set-up, equipment operation, programming/debug, and troubleshooting.

Duties and Responsibilities:

-Plans and establishes work schedules, assignments, and production plans for team members to meet production goals.
-Set-up and operate SMT production line (Stencil, P&P, oven, etc.).

· Identifies areas/projects where process improvement can significantly improve efficiency, quality, profitability, and customer satisfaction; leads Kaizen events.
· Implements and maintains Lean practices to include: 5S, Waste Elimination, Built in Quality, Continuous Improvement (Kaizens), Kanbans, and JIT; creates an organized and efficient work environment.
· Maintains safe working environment, utilizes safe working methods, and works efficiently.
· Monitors workmanship of self and team to ensure Product specifications are achieved.
· Manages all required documentation that accompanies work assignments (including job travelers /data packages.); completes all daily reports and required Epicor transactions
-Program and debug Pick & Place, Screen Printer and AOI equipment.

• Profile Oven for new products.
• Perform daily PM’s on equipment (including cleaning).
• Monitors hourly and daily performance of production equipment and team members; develops and implements improvements to optimize process efficiency.
• Test, program, inspect, and troubleshoot PCBA’s.
• Performs troubleshooting and repair of Production and Engineering equipment.
• Assists in maintaining calibration of testing/inspection equipment.
• Supports process and equipment continuous improvement activities.
• Works in a safe manner and addresses unsafe conditions.
• Perform all duties assigned by Supervisor; OT and weekend work as necessary to support Manufacturing Operations.

Requirements

Knowledge & Skills:

• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office required.
• Experience with a variety of PCBA production equipment (Stencil printer, Pick & Place, wave solder, X-Ray, AOI, etc.)
• Experience with manipulating ODB files for programming.
• Exceptional verbal and written English communication skills.
• Good analytical skills and problem solving.
• Very detail-oriented, accurate and organized.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Able to work independently (with limited guidance) and as part of a team.
• Confidentiality and time management.
• Use basic hand tools and battery-operated tools.
• Maintain and repair small tools and equipment.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands:

• Work typically takes place in a normal factory and office environment requiring walking, standing, kneeling, crouching, reaching, hearing, and
• Lifting - frequently lift or move items over 50 pounds
• Vision - specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Handling – test equipment, large/small tools, radios, parts, keyboard manipulation
• Handling – test equipment, large/small tools, radios, parts, keyboard manipulation
• Walking/standing for long periods of time
• Able to use standard tools
• Able to climb ladders
• Talking - communicate trouble shooting problem
• Operate a PC and other maintenance equipment
• Travel between floors and office buildings may be required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• SMT: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• West Melbourne, FL (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• West Melbourne, FL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person