Machine Operator 1/SMT Set-up 1

Celestica International LPMaple Grove, MN
Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for setting up materials for SMT machines, following all process documentation, and diagnosing defects or problems. The position involves maintaining solder paste stencils, replenishing and controlling SMT components, and filling in process documentation accurately. The Machine Operator 1 will verify correct programs and revisions, monitor floor stock inventory, and perform preventative maintenance on equipment. They will also work with engineers and technicians to set up NPI products, perform X-Ray inspection of returned materials, and count and stock new parts. Additionally, the role includes loading parts on feeders and magazines, pulling parts from smart shelves, and potentially training other employees.

Requirements

  • Follows oral and written instructions, and must be fluent at reading blueprints.
  • Will be responsible for the quality or work and meeting daily quantity standards.
  • Related experience in set-up, operation and troubleshooting of surface mount technology and microscope soldering.
  • Will be required to pass J-STD & IPC-610 Certification to be qualified to perform the job duties of a Surface Mount Machine Material Setup.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience in programming of SMT equipment is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Maintains solder paste stencils.
  • Replenishes and controls SMT components in a warehouse setting.
  • Fills in process documentation to be complete and accurate.
  • Able to follow process/program documentation developed by Engineering.
  • Verify correct programs and revisions are called out on routers and correct machines are setup.
  • Responsible for the monitoring of floor stock inventory such as solder paste and monitoring expiration dates and informing Supervisor or Lead when low or expired.
  • Following preventative maintenance schedules on equipment will clean and perform PMs.
  • Responsible for identifying when further maintenance is needed.
  • Work with engineers and technicians to set up NPI products for their assigned machines.
  • Perform X-Ray inspection of returned materials.
  • Count and stock new parts from stockroom
  • Load parts on feeders and onto carts
  • Load parts on feeders and onto magazines
  • Pull parts from smart shelves using router
  • May be required to train other employees and assist in orientation of new employees.
  • Keep facilities, materials and work area clean, organized and free of FOD, exercising care in their use.
  • Use safety practices and takes prompt action to correct problems.
  • Actively seeks continuous process improvement.

Benefits

  • Equal employment opportunity
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