SMT Operator

Celestica•Maple Grove, MN

About The Position

Set up and operate surface-mount technology (SMT) machines and inspect the resulting products to IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 Class 3 standards. Follow process documentation and diagnose defects or production problems. Work with engineers and technicians to set up and run new product introduction (NPI) items through machine-based or manual soldering processes. The role may also include training employees and assisting with new-employee orientation. The operator maintains solder-paste stencils and consistent printing, replenishes and controls components in pick-and-place machines, verifies component placement, values and polarity, and completes accurate process documentation. The operator follows Engineering programs and documentation for processing lead or lead-free solder assemblies, checks routings against prints, confirms program revisions, monitors solder-paste stock and expiration dates, and performs scheduled equipment cleaning and preventive maintenance. The work includes identifying when additional maintenance is needed, learning machine parameters and programs to optimize machine time, and producing quality product to prints and routings. The position includes periodic hand soldering and solder-joint review under a scope, component tinning when needed, X-ray inspection using AXI or Glenbrook equipment, and rework using an Air-Vac rework machine. The operator may be asked to measure and record product data and use hand tools, special fasteners, a soldering iron, and measuring devices.

Requirements

Related experience setting up, operating, and troubleshooting surface-mount technology equipment and microscope soldering.
High school education or equivalent.
At least one year of similar manufacturing experience.
Pass J-STD and IPC-610 certification to qualify for the job duties.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and read blueprints fluently.
Ability to perform job functions while using a scope.
Pass pre-hire and biennial visual examinations confirming 20/20 visual acuity with or without glasses and passing a standard color-vision exam.
Ability to work with and around chemicals.

Nice To Haves

Experience programming SMT equipment is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate SMT machines and inspect products to IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 Class 3 standards.
Follow process documentation and diagnose defects or production problems.
Maintain and align solder-paste stencils and apply solder paste evenly and consistently.
Replenish and control SMT components in pick-and-place machines; verify component positioning, values, and polarity.
Complete process documentation accurately and follow Engineering process and program documentation for lead or lead-free solder assemblies.
Compare routings with prints and verify that routers identify the correct programs and revisions.
Monitor floor-stock inventory, including solder paste and expiration dates, and notify a Supervisor or Lead when stock is low or expired.
Follow preventive-maintenance schedules, clean equipment, perform PMs, and identify when further maintenance is needed.
Learn machine parameters and programs to optimize machine time and produce quality product on time according to prints and routings.
Work with engineers and technicians to set up and run NPI products through machine or associate soldering processes.
Perform periodic hand soldering and solder-joint review under a scope; tin components when necessary before SMT placement.
Perform X-ray inspection using AXI or Glenbrook equipment and rework using an Air-Vac rework machine.
Use basic hand tools, special fasteners, soldering irons, measuring devices, and scopes; measure and record product data when required.
Train other employees and assist with new-employee orientation when required.