SMT Operator

Omega EMS•San Jose, CA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

All SMT Operators are responsible to ensure highest product quality and products manufactured per MPI or Instructions. The role involves operating SMT automatic assembly equipment, performing set-up, operations, and routine maintenance. Operators must follow production schedules, MPIs, and operational manuals, and ensure all tooling and materials are available and verified before starting a job. They are also responsible for scanning work on the Data Collection system, maintaining equipment cleanliness, and escalating issues to supervisors or engineers. The position requires attending and implementing various production-related training procedures, making suggestions for process and quality improvement, and verifying set-up sheets, programs, and material availability. Proper handling of MSD components and continuous quality checks during the assembly process are also critical. At the end of each shift, the working areas must be clean.

Requirements

1-5 years working in a SMT Juki/Yamaha Programs.
1-5 years Projects or Customer Service environment within the CM or similar environment.
Minimum High school.
Must possess good working knowledge CM technology (specifically circuit board assembly).
Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks.
Must be able to read, write and speak English well enough to effectively accomplish the work.
Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
Must be able to lift 10-30lbs.
Possess and demonstrate good team relations skills.
Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and achieve goals and tasks.
Computer skills needed Microsoft Office and some Excel.

Nice To Haves

Ability to multi task.

Responsibilities

Operates SMT automatic assembly equipment.
Sign in Electrostatic discharge (ESD) log twice a day (beginning of work and after lunch break).
Reads MPI’s, production schedules and operations manuals, as well as receiving verbal instructions, regarding sequential start-up and operation of SMT machines (example Ekra Juki BTU’s).
Responsible for set-up, operations and routing maintenance to facilities.
Ensure all tooling are available prior to start a job.
When there are discrepancies, do not start a job without any authorization from Engineer / Supervisor.
Ensure all materials are clear prior to start a job.
When there are discrepancies, do not start a job without any written authorization from Program Manager or Manager.
Scan all work on Data Collection system.
Loads boards on conveyor lines.
Helps assure that equipment is clean.
Shuts down machine following prescribed procedures.
Escalate all issues to Supervisor / Engineer / Manager.
Attend training and implement all procedures pertaining to Production, such as ESD, Housekeeping, First Article, Maintenance, Safety, Test and Inspection Procedures, MSD Handling procedure, etc.
Complete all required trainings.
Make suggestions on process and quality improvement to Supervisor / Engineer / Management.
Review Data Collection system with Supervisor on your Defect Yield.
Verify SMT Set-up sheet is sign off by Set-up Operators.
Verify that all material that is excess for run is available.
Verify Pick’n place program against MPI is sign off by QC.
Review your section of MPI in Aegis.
Ensure all MSD components are stored in vacuum-sealed bag or baked prior to start a job.
Ensure that you sign MSD label.
Verify components and feeders location against Pick’n place program.
Review Solder Paste handling procedure, Daily Machine Maintenance, First Article procedure.
Always verify printing quality prior to sending boards to pick’n place machine.
Always check Juki machines for drop parts when in process.
Empty end of your shift and pass down.
Ensure no missing materials (ICs) during assembly process.
At the end of the shift, make sure the working areas are clean.