Machine Operator- Electronics - SMT

Pro-Active Engineering, LLC•Sun Prairie, WI

About The Position

Pro-Active Engineering is hiring a Machine Operator to load and/or run Surface Mount Technology (SMT) placement machines, also known as Pick and Place machines, to manufacture printed circuit board assemblies. The role requires familiarity with SMT operations and the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The operator reads and follows production documents, prepares boards, masks and applies glue, programs the screen-printer, loads feeders and magazines, checks components and part numbers against the bill of materials, and inspects products for defects while keeping accurate workstation counts. The role also includes preventative and general machine maintenance. Pro-Active Engineering offers competitive wages based on experience and a benefits package that includes insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, holidays, and Gain Sharing bonuses. The workplace has a business-casual dress code, with jeans permitted every day.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
  • Knowledge of electronic components and equipment.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Competencies include technical capacity, problem solving and analysis, results orientation, organizational skills, time management, attention to detail, and teamwork.

Nice To Haves

  • Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or a related field.
  • Experience with Mydata, Mycronic, and ASM software.

Responsibilities

  • Read and follow production documents to understand the project.
  • Prepare boards, mask, apply glue, and program the screen-printer.
  • Load feeders and magazines to optimize machine operation.
  • Verify component and manufacturing part-number accuracy against the bill of materials (B.O.M.).
  • Evaluate components for conformance and sufficient quantity.
  • Perform preventative and general maintenance on machines.
  • Keep an accurate count of product at the workstation and inspect every piece for defects.

Benefits

  • Competitive wage based on experience.
  • Health insurance.
  • Dental insurance.
  • Vision insurance.
  • Life insurance.
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage.
  • Retirement plan with company match.
  • Flexible spending account (FSA).
  • Paid vacation.
  • Sick days.
  • Paid holidays.
  • Gain Sharing bonuses.
  • Business-casual dress code; jeans are permitted every day.
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