SMT Operator

SMT Machine Operator Job Description

Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of SMT machine operator. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below

Responsibilities for SMT machine operator

• Surface mount technology (SMT) machine operators work with SMT machines which solder small parts such as circuits, transformers, sockets, and other electronic components
• Good manual dexterity and eyesight are necessary to position, align, and place components for SMT machines, which must be tended by replenishing their supplies and programming them in an efficient manner
• Load proper parts into machine and fill solder paste
• Inspect finished SMT products for quality
• Must monitor the output of machines to ensure quality, and maintenance and calibration are periodically necessary for these machines, troubleshooting and simple repairs when machines are not functioning properly
• Consistently meet all productivity and deadline goals and ensure that the area is kept clean and free of hazards at all times, and machines should be prepared for the next job when possible to save time
• Operate and monitor an automated machine for insertion of electronic components using the surface mount technology (SMT)
• Adjust and run the printer equipment to apply the solder paste
• Load and validate positioning of the feeders to ensure proper feeding of the machine according to the selected program
• Feed the machine with printed circuit boards, and monitor production flow

• Continuous use of hands/fingers for handling, holding, grasping, turning, picking and pinching to hold product and also during use of various hand tools (screwdriver, pliers, crimpers, tweezers, other)
• Previous experience with PnP, Production, Manufacturing Methods and Procedures
• Ability to read work orders, follow production drawings and sample assemblies, or receives verbal instructions regarding duties to be performed
• Must be experienced with IPC-610/J-STD workmanship standards class II & III and must know how to identify component polarity, values, and sizes
• Must be computer literate and capable of loading and navigating through multiple programs for all surface mount equipment
• Experience with Ekra, ASM/Siemens machines is a plus