SMT Machine Operator

Flex•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of duties in the setup and operation of manufacturing equipment as defined by work instructions for each process. The role includes equipment setup, production monitoring, maintaining quality standards, preventive maintenance, and supporting efficient manufacturing operations. The position is currently based on Research Boulevard in Austin, Texas, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Candidates must be willing to transfer to the Georgetown, Texas location sometime in 2027; the transition date has not been determined. Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new independent publicly traded company, Axiom, with the spin planned for Q1 2027. If the spin occurs, this role will support Axiom, which focuses on critical digital infrastructure and end-to-end power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission-critical applications.

Requirements

Ability to follow work instructions and production procedures.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Basic computer and documentation skills.
Ability to stand, move throughout the production floor, and perform tasks associated with manufacturing operations.
Must be willing to transfer to the Georgetown, Texas location sometime in 2027.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Previous manufacturing, assembly, machine operation, SMT, electronics, or PCB experience.
Experience working with automated manufacturing equipment.
Experience in electronics manufacturing or SMT environments.
Knowledge of quality and production processes.

Responsibilities

Review production schedules, process procedures, and specifications for starting, operating, and controlling automated equipment and peripheral hardware.
Set up equipment by loading electronic components, raw cards, feeders, fixtures, stencils, and other required materials.
Perform sequential startup of automated equipment and peripheral hardware.
Monitor equipment operation and make adjustments as needed to keep processes within established control limits.
Monitor shelf-life requirements for perishable chemicals, moisture-sensitive components, and raw card assemblies.
Inspect product quality and adjust equipment when workmanship falls below quality specifications.
Initiate rework and repair activities for products that do not meet specifications.
Record production, inventory, and process-control data as required.
Perform preventive maintenance on equipment according to established schedules.
Shut down equipment, including cleaning equipment and associated hardware.