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SMT Operator   |   Hand Solder Assembler


SMT Operator

2:00pm to 8:30pm
Monday through Friday
Immediate Opening
Overtime as required
Salary: $14.00+ per hour
Email preferred : send resume to jennifer.jvrensburg@4assembly.com
Attn: Jennifer Janse van Rensburg
Please name your file; Resume_Name_date
Fax: 301-631-0472

SMT Operator: Setup and operate assigned production equipment, using both automated equipment and manual placement, while achieving goals for quality, efficiency and productivity.

  • Monitor the operation of equipment to ensure that assemblies are built to print and in compliance with applicable workmanship standards.
  • Ensure that equipment and processes remain within acceptable parameters through monitoring and troubleshooting.
  • Adjust machines or processes to correct problems.
  • Assist with rework, hand soldering and advanced troubleshooting.
  • Maintain necessary logs and records.
  • Inspect printed solder paste and component alignment for accuracy.
  • Understand and identify defects in accordance with applicable workmanship standard and class.
  • Perform daily machine maintenance activities for assigned production equipment as specified on the Preventive Maintenance schedules.
  • Perform manual placement of SMT components.
  • Load feeders for equipment and wash boards as needed.
  • Perform other assignments as required.
  • Generate reflow oven profiles and ensure recipes meet established parameters.
  • Trouble shoot, optimize, and monitor placement machine performance.
  • Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices and procedures within the field.
  • Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Internet Explorer, Machine Specific software.
  • Basic understanding of SMT theories (i.e., reflow profiling, screen printing defects, etc.)
  • Mechanical ability to troubleshoot and correct mechanical problems with assigned production equipment.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering assembly drawings.
  • Ability to read and understand production drawings.
  • Use a variety of hand tools, including calipers.
  • Basic component identification skills, including all applicable SMT packages.
  • Recognize and identify the different types of solder paste and their applications.
  • Ability to fulfill scheduled and unscheduled overtime requirements.

  


Hand Solder Assembler

First Shift 7:00am-3:30 pm
Temp to Hire, Immediate occupancy
Overtime as required
Salary $15.00+ per hour based on experience
Email preferred : send resume to jennifer.jvrensburg@4assembly.com
Attn: Jennifer Janse van Rensburg
Please name your file; Resume_Name_date
Fax: 301-631-0472

Candidate must have the ability to read and/or compare job files, bills of materials or other necessary documentation to board assemblies.

  • Demonstrated ability to perform IPC Class 2-level Soldering of both SMT and through-hole components.
  • Assist with rework, hand soldering and advanced troubleshooting.
  • Maintain necessary logs and records.
  • Ability to conduct basic mathematical calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
  • Regular attendance by the employee is required to meet production goals and customer commitment.
  • Perform general housekeeping duties to provide a safe working environment at all times.
  • Visual Inspection of completed pcb. Make necessary repairs based on workmanship standards.
  • Solid understanding of IPC Class 2 and J-STD requirements
  • Good English verbal communication skills.
  • Able to read and comprehend work instructions written in English.
  • Ability to sit/stand up to eight (8) hours per day
  • Good hand/eye coordination
  • Occasionally required to climb, stoop, kneel or crouch. Occasionally required to lift and move up to 25 pounds
  • The candidate must have a minimum of 3 years experience with the placement and soldering of through hole, and surface mount components, both with and without use of microscope.