SMT Machine Operator

Job Description

A local South Orange County electronics manufacturer is seeking an SMT Operator to join their growing team. This is a full-time, temp-to-hire opportunity with pay ranging from $25 to $30/hour, based on experience. The hours are Monday through Friday, 5am to 1:30pm. Once hired, there's a competitive employee benefits package, including a bonus, health plan, and matching 401K.

SMT Operator Responsibilities:

Set up machines: screen printer, Pick & Place, and reflow oven

Process control and operator level of preventative maintenance of the above equipment

Perform loading and unloading to and from machine independently

Set up feeder to machine per set up

Perform the simple machine change over

Identify the basic SMT components

Set up SMT parts to correct feeder

Make sure all process tools, stencils or fixtures are in house before starting the set-up process

Touch up soldering and repair work of defects generated by the machine

Checking machinery to ensure they are operated in a safe manner

Alert supervisory and maintenance colleagues regarding necessary equipment repairs

Ensure assembled product meets compliance standards

Work closely with SMT process engineer

Other various tasks as needed to support customer requirements and production schedule

SMT Operator Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent

2 years’ experience with SMT and through-hole assembly

Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience as an SMT operator

Prior contract manufacturing experience is a plus

Electronic SMT machine assembly experience

Experience with component packages

Ability to read set up lists

Knowledge of electronic components

Knowledge of machine operation of Tape and Reel and feeder loading

Good understanding of Bill of Materials (BOM) and Assembly Drawings

Fluent with SMT Package sizes and component identification

Computer skills a must • Mechanical skills an asset

Comply with general and machine safety requirements

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Ability to work on multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment

Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with othersCompany Description

PrideStaff South Orange County Mission Viejo works with local businesses to source, interview and recruit candidates for temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct-hire staffing in the areas of office and administrative support, customer service, accounting, light industrial, skilled, and general labor. We serve the South Orange County cities of Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Clemente, Laguna Hills, Aliso Viejo, Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano, Laguna Niguel and other coastal communities.

Full-time