SMT Operator 2nd Shift

Richardson Electronics Ltd•Blackberry Township, IL

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The SMT operator monitors and maintains equipment used to create electronic circuits with surface mount technology (SMT). Under direction, this position will be responsible for operating the SMT machines to ensure efficient and accurate production. This will include selective solder, conformal coating and wave solder equipment. Operator will need to make minor adjustments to programs where needed to ensure quality of material produced. Richardson Electronics, Ltd. is a leading global manufacturer of engineered solutions, power grid and microwave tubes, and related consumables; power conversion and RF and microwave components including green energy solutions; high-value replacement parts, tubes, and service training for diagnostic imaging equipment; and customized display solutions. More than 60% of our products are manufactured in LaFox, Illinois, Marlborough, Massachusetts, or Donaueschingen, Germany, or by one of our manufacturing partners throughout the world. All our partners manufacture to our strict specifications and adhere to our supplier terms and conditions. We serve customers in the alternative energy, healthcare, aviation, broadcast, communications, industrial, marine, medical, military, scientific, and semiconductor markets. The Company’s strategy is to provide specialized technical expertise and “engineered solutions” based on our core engineering and manufacturing capabilities. The Company provides solutions and adds value through design-in support, systems integration, prototype design and manufacturing, testing, logistics, and aftermarket technical service and repair through its global infrastructure. Our manufacturing facility operates under lean manufacturing principles, which means we are focused on efficiency, continuous improvement, and meeting customer demand in real time. As part of our team, you may be asked to flex between different areas or responsibilities depending on production needs. This flexibility is key to how we maintain a responsive, high-performing operation.

Requirements

High School Diploma
2-5 years’ experience in an SMT environment
Working computer knowledge essential to run equipment
Ability to lift 50 lbs
Able to stand and walk for long periods
Good mechanical and electronic skills

Responsibilities

Run selective solder, conformal coating and wave solder equipment.
Learn machine functions and to make proper adjustments to setup to ensure quality of materials produced.
Attend in-house IPC Certification.
Maintain records of production runs for analysis and review.
Assist with troubleshooting failures that appear during product testing and perform rework as instructed
Ensure projects are maintained and paperwork is turned in with produced materials.
Perform cycle count on stock materials where needed.
Additional tasks as assigned.