SMT Machine Operator

Pioneer Circuits Inc.•Santa Ana, CA

5d•$19 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Assembly SMT Operator is responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining SMT production equipment used in the assembly of printed circuit boards (PCBs) such as Pick & Place, Screen Printer, AOI, X-Ray machines etc. This role ensures high-quality electronic assemblies by following standard operating procedures, work instructions, and quality requirements. Performs assembly using a combination of SMT and through-hole parts, reworking SMT boards, assembling cables and mechanical assembly of Printed Circuit Assemblies.

Requirements

Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively in English
Ability to read and understand customer drawing, requirement, SOPs, work instruction, manufacturing traveler and safety rules
Knowledge of or previously certified in J-STD-001, IPC-A-610 Acceptability of Electronics Assemblies and ESD control requirement
Must be familiar with Surface-Mount Technology (SMT) electronic components and SMT assembly process.
Ability to use a microscope, SMT equipment, screen printer, AOI and x-ray machines
Ability to program, set-up and process the jobs
Must be proficient in PCB soldering including SMT and thru-hole technology and have familiarity with electronic components.
Ability to use small hand tools including soldering iron, pliers, crimpers, screwdrivers and measuring devices
Familiarity with different CAD data formats such as Gerber data
Must be detail-oriented
Excellent attendance and punctuality
Near Vision Requirement: 20/20 minimum one eye with corrected glasses or not corrected
Willing to work overtime as needed

Responsibilities

Reads and understands customers drawing(s), SOPs, work instructions, equipment manuals and requirements specified in the manufacturing traveler
Interpret J-STD and IPC 610 standards for acceptability and customer specifications
Verifies assembly traveler quantity to final count and notify management in cases of discrepancy
Verifies correct part numbers being used for the specific job being run
Performs hand placement as needed
Monitors the output of machines to ensure quality
Ensures the quality of product produced on the SMT line (correct parts, polarity, etc)
Uses various SMT tooling, solder paste stencil, PCB fixtures
Performs rework of SMT components, visual inspection, hand solder and de-solder
Performs visual inspections of SMT assemblies
Troubleshoots and perform simple repairs when machines are not functioning properly
Assists in performing machine preventative maintenance on screen printer and pick and place machines based on assigned schedules.
Performs all other job tasks as needed and assigned