Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Lead

Triad Electronic Technologies•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

The SMT Lead coordinates daily production activities on the surface mount technology lines in a high-paced, quick job turn environment. This role ensures assembly schedules are met, quality standards are maintained, and SMT Operators are supported. The Lead balances hands-on machine operation and troubleshooting with team supervision and process improvement.

Requirements

3 to 5+ years of hands-on SMT operations experience, with at least 1 year in a senior, lead, or supervisory capacity.
Proficiency with specific machine software (e.g., JUKI, Siemens, Universal, Yamaha) and profiling software (e.g., KIC).
Ability to read complex blueprints, schematics, and BOMs; basic computer skills for inventory and machine programming.
Ability to read/write English and computer literate.

Nice To Haves

Active or prior IPC-A-610 or J-STD-001 certifications are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate SMT schedule and workload to ensure on-time delivery to internal/external Customers
Review SMT Work Center queue and assign daily production priorities to SMT Operators to ensure deadlines are met
Communicate production scheduling concerns and/or status to Production Manager
Provide stand-in support for additional workcenters in the absence of the Production Manager
Ensure Product is built to Customer and IPC standards
Review all SMT jobs and resolve any potential exceptions prior to jobs running; perform pre and post quote DFM
Review job instructions with SMT team just prior to running to ensure all questions are addressed and staff is adequately trained for assigned tasks
Identify and train to areas of opportunity with support of the Production Manager, Infrastructure and Quality teams
Continue to perform support/operational tasks in the SMT workcenter as needed
Continually improve efficiency of SMT operations
Provide build specific feedback to the Management and Infrastructure to ensure build documentation is updated
Closely monitor quality of SMT line and identify areas for opportunity; discuss and respond to IPC 610 acceptability standards with Quality Assurance supervisor
Monitor use of consumable material and tools to ensure appropriate applications, efficient use and ready stock while managing to avoid overstocking situations
Identify opportunities for improvement and perform corrective action as necessary
Address machine downtime, troubleshooting both operational and machine related non-conformances