SMT Operator

Circuit Technology Inc•Merrimack, NH

47d

About The Position

SMT Operator Summary: Operate SMT machines to place surface mount components and solder reflow devices onto printed circuit boards (PCBs). Responsible for the set-up, operation, and basic maintenance of all equipment on the SMT line, including the screen printer, pick-and-place machines, and reflow oven. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Follow process sheets and work instructions to ensure accurate product builds. Load feeders for surface mount machines using the machine-generated load list. Verify part numbers and materials match the job being run. Initiate and select correct programs for the SMT screen printer, pick-and-place machines, and reflow oven. Select and install the proper stencil for screen printing operations. Perform in-process quality checks and inspection of boards as required. Ensure compliance with VirTex’s standards of ESD, IPC-A-610, ISO procedures, and company policies. Conduct routine preventative maintenance on screen printers and pick-and-place machines per schedule. Clean boards as required, based on soldering chemistry and work instructions. Accurately record production and inspection data. Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor or lead.

Requirements

Basic computer and Microsoft Office skills.
Knowledge of electronic components and ability to identify parts.
Familiarity with SMT machine operation and preventative maintenance.
Ability to interpret and follow IPC-A-610 work standards.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Good communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum 1–2 years of SMT manufacturing experience required.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during the shift.
Manual dexterity for handling small components under a microscope.
Ability to lift up to 30–35 lbs occasionally.
Work performed in an ESD-controlled manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

IPC certification (IPC-A-610) preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow process sheets and work instructions to ensure accurate product builds.
Load feeders for surface mount machines using the machine-generated load list.
Verify part numbers and materials match the job being run.
Initiate and select correct programs for the SMT screen printer, pick-and-place machines, and reflow oven.
Select and install the proper stencil for screen printing operations.
Perform in-process quality checks and inspection of boards as required.
Ensure compliance with VirTex’s standards of ESD, IPC-A-610, ISO procedures, and company policies.
Conduct routine preventative maintenance on screen printers and pick-and-place machines per schedule.
Clean boards as required, based on soldering chemistry and work instructions.
Accurately record production and inspection data.
Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor or lead.