SMT Machine Operator

Flex•Austin, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The SMT Machine Operator performs duties to set up and operate manufacturing equipment according to work instructions. Responsibilities include preparing equipment and materials, monitoring production and process controls, maintaining product quality, completing preventive maintenance, and supporting efficient manufacturing operations. The position is currently based on Research Boulevard in Austin, Texas, and requires willingness to transfer to Georgetown, Texas sometime in 2027; the transition date has not been determined. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new independent publicly traded company, Axiom, with the planned spin in 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.

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, including 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 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 according to established schedules.
Shut down equipment according to procedures, including cleaning equipment and associated hardware.