SMT Operator (CT)
About The Position
As a manufacturing firm, ACDi's biggest differentiator is our people. We're here to do more than simply build "widgets". Our people offer solutions to challenging design and product development issues and are passionate about hitting customer delivery schedules and exceeding expectations. We approach each project understanding that achieving the highest quality possible is required for every step of the electronics design, engineering, and manufacturing process. What we do day-in and day-out has a lasting, meaningful impact across many industries and in the lives of everyday people. At ACDi we create a seismic measuring system that prevents people from getting stuck in elevators during an earthquake; we defend our nation by helping to build gun turrets for tanks, communication systems for troops, and military avionics; we support NASA programs with communications systems that converse with launched vehicles. We approach each project understanding that achieving the highest quality possible is required for every step of the electronics manufacturing process, because these projects help keep our country and people around the world safe, secure, and free. At ACDi, we’re more than just a contract manufacturer. POSITION SUMMARY The SMT Operator will be responsible for setup, maintenance and operation of assigned production equipment. This will be achieved using both automated equipment and manual placement methodologies, all while achieving goals for quality, efficiency and productivity. This role will act as an integral team member to manufacturing engineering, quality and the extended SMT team on all new product introductions (NPI) and production runs.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED required.
- Electronics technical school graduate is preferred.
- 3+ years of hands on experience with SMT assembly techniques, equipment and processes
- Previous experience with and training on IPC-A-610
- Previous experience with and training on J-STD-001
- Must be familiar with Surface Mount Technology (SMT), electronic components and assembly processes used throughout the industry
- Ability to use “Mantis” type microscopes to perform visual inspections of SMT assemblies as required
- Ability to identify and understand the different pitch and feeder type configurations for tape and reel, cut tape, tube
Nice To Haves
- Electronics technical school graduate is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Setup, maintenance and operation of automated Surface Mount Technology (SMT) assembly equipment which includes but is not limited to the following processes: screen printing, 3D solder paste inspection, pick and place, reflow oven, x-ray and automated optical inspection (AOI)
- Perform setup and changeover duties as required of Universal pick and place machines
- Operate, monitor and replenish electronic components onto feeders across multiple Universal pick and place machines
- Work collaboratively with the Manufacturing Engineering department to provide real time data to improve processes and determine the root cause of any issues
- Perform in-process visual inspections and initiate first article processes for all electronic assemblies at the SMT
- Act as back up to other SMT Operators, Material Handlers and AOI operators in running the automated equipment within the SMT group
Benefits
- Five (5) weeks of PTO per year
- Eight (8) paid holidays per year
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
- Medical/Dental/Vision coverage (first of the month following hire date)
- HSA & FSA Plans (with HSA employer contribution)
- Company-paid life insurance
- Supplemental insurance options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
