Surface Mount Operator
Company:
Express Employment
Location:
Tempe, AZ, 85281
Payment:
$21 - $25
Payment Interval:
Hour
Schedule:
Full
Workplace:
On-site
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Located in Tempe, AZ
Salary: $21-25+
Position: Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Equipment Operator / Process Technician
Location: Mesa, AZ
Pay Rate: $21-$25+ per hour (DOE)
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire / Long-Term Opportunity
Job Summary
Express Employment Professionals - Mesa is seeking an experienced Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Equipment Operator to support and enhance PCB assembly operations for a growing electronics manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for a seasoned SMT professional with strong hands-on machine operation experience who can also contribute to process development, optimization, and continuous improvement efforts. Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of SMT experience.
Key Responsibilities
Job Requirements & Qualifications
#2105ST
Express Office: Mesa
849 North Dobson Road
Suite 107
Mesa, AZ 85201
Located in Tempe, AZ
Salary: $21-25+
Position: Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Equipment Operator / Process Technician
Location: Mesa, AZ
Pay Rate: $21-$25+ per hour (DOE)
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire / Long-Term Opportunity
Job Summary
Express Employment Professionals - Mesa is seeking an experienced Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Equipment Operator to support and enhance PCB assembly operations for a growing electronics manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for a seasoned SMT professional with strong hands-on machine operation experience who can also contribute to process development, optimization, and continuous improvement efforts. Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of SMT experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up, program, and operate surface mount pick-and-place machines to ensure accurate and efficient component placement.
- Set up and operate automatic stencil printers, including alignment verification and solder paste inspection.
- Set up, profile, and operate convection reflow ovens to meet product and process specifications.
- Perform manual component placement, touch-up, and rework as required.
- Conduct in-process and final inspections of populated printed circuit boards in accordance with IPC-A-610 standards.
- Perform routine preventive maintenance and basic troubleshooting on SMT equipment to minimize downtime.
- Assist in establishing, documenting, and improving SMT assembly processes, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
- Read and interpret assembly drawings, travelers, and process documentation.
- Accurately identify electronic components and maintain strict component traceability and inventory control.
- Ensure compliance with ESD, ISO 9001, and AS9100 quality system requirements.
- Communicate effectively with engineering, quality, and production teams to resolve issues and improve throughput.
Job Requirements & Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience operating SMT equipment in a production environment.
- Proven experience with pick-and-place, stencil printing, and reflow oven operations.
- Assembleon and Yamaha equipment experience strongly preferred.
- Solid understanding of IPC-A-610 workmanship standards, ESD controls, and ISO 9001 / AS9100 quality systems.
- Strong ability to read, understand, and follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
- Demonstrated ability to identify electronic components (resistors, capacitors, ICs, polarity-sensitive parts, etc.).
- Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and the ability to accurately count and track parts.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Ability to work independently while supporting team-based manufacturing goals.
#2105ST
Express Office: Mesa
849 North Dobson Road
Suite 107
Mesa, AZ 85201