Job Description
**Job Title: SMT Machine Operator**
**Job Description**
We are seeking a skilled SMT Machine Operator to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for operating, loading, and calibrating SMT machines to assemble Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) with precision and accuracy.
**Responsibilities**
+ Load SMT pick-and-place machines with components as outlined in the provided documents.
+ Calibrate and align component pick-up locations.
+ Initiate PCB assembly and report any assembly errors to the Lead and/or Supervisor.
+ Use a microscope to verify correct component placement and orientation.
+ Manually align components prior to reflow within approved guidelines.
+ Apply solder paste to PCBs using MPM 100 or MPM 2500 printing equipment.
+ Bake populated PCBs using the reflow oven.
+ Perform post-reflow inspection and touch-up.
**Essential Skills**
+ Familiarity with loading, calibrating, and operating SMT machines for PCB assembly.
+ Experience using a microscope to verify component placement and orientation.
+ Proficiency in soldering to manually realign components prior to reflow.
+ Ability to apply solder paste using MPM 100 or MPM 2500 printing equipment.
+ IPC certification or familiarity with IPC standards like 610.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Experience following detailed processes in a manufacturing environment.
+ Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
**Why Work Here?**
Join a thriving company with room for advancement and the potential for a contract-to-hire role. Enjoy working in a brand-new, spacious building with a quiet atmosphere reminiscent of a mall, not a typical manufacturing environment. Benefit from an onsite gym, multiple cafes, a cafeteria with various food options, and numerous outdoor seating areas for breaks or lunch. Engage in a vibrant company culture with access to a game room and opportunities to join clubs, such as the popular photography club.
**Work Environment**
The position is within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The dress code is manufacturing casual, and employees will be provided with a coat and safety glasses. The role offers shift work, with a first shift from 5:30 am to 2:00 pm and a second shift from 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm, Monday through Friday.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Carlsbad, California.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $19.80 - $19.80/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
**Workplace Type**
This is a fully onsite position in Carlsbad,CA.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 13, 2025.
**About Aerotek:**
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Job Tags
Weekly pay, Contract work, Temporary work, Casual work, Outdoor, Shift work, Day shift, Afternoon shift, Monday to Friday,
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