SMT Operator I

Emerald Technologies• White City, OR, US, OR

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Emerald Technologies has an exciting opportunity for an SMT Operator I to join its Medford, OR team! An SMT Operator Level 1 primarily sets up and operates Surface Mount Technology (SMT) equipment, such as pick-and-place machines, screen printers, and reflow ovens. Key duties include loading components onto machine feeders, verifying parts and machine settings, performing basic operations and minor adjustments, performing manual component placement and inspection, and conducting preventative maintenance on the machinery. The role also involves basic quality checks of finished printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) and maintaining production records.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
0–1 year of SMT operator experience
Understanding of SMT equipment operation
Ability to identify different electronic components.
Basic knowledge of the printing and soldering processes.
Adherence to safety protocols and procedures.
Familiarity with reading blueprints, diagrams, and processing documentation.

Responsibilities

Load machine programs, feeders, and components onto SMT machines for specific jobs
Run the SMT equipment, including pick-and-place machines, screen printers, and reflow ovens, following instructions and process sheets
Verify components against parts lists and load them accurately into feeders
Monitor machine operation and make minor adjustments to component placement or other settings to ensure proper function and quality
Perform visual inspections of components and the final PCB assembly for defects like misplacement or solder issues
Conduct routine maintenance, such as cleaning machine nozzles, to ensure equipment precision and prevent downtime
Identify and report minor machine malfunctions or production issues to supervisors or maintenance staff