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SMT Operator - 1st Shift

Annapolis Micro Systems
Annapolis, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 7/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/29/2026

Is attention to detail among your key strengths? Do you like getting things right and seeing a task through to completion? Can you see yourself playing an important role on a team dedicated to producing world-class quality electronic products?


Our production team is a close-knit group of professionals who are upbeat, talented and extremely proud of their work and the cutting edge products they produce. We use state of the art Surface Mount Technology (SMT) & Inspection equipment to assemble our own high quality printed circuit cards.


We are searching for an organized, detail-oriented, and friendly SMT Operator to join our production team and take pride in sending products to Test with minimal defects.


Join us and become part of the future of computing technology!


This position will be on the 1st shift, 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Operate SMT equipment to place components according to IPC A 610 Class III standards and inspect using AOI machine
  • Operate Screen printer to print solder on PCB and inspect using SPI machine
  • Operate Convection Oven
  • Inspect printing and component placement
  • Hand place components before sending boards through the oven
  • Maintain all documentation necessary as required by the process
  • Perform necessary maintenance on SMT equipment
  • Operate x-ray equipment, dispensing equipment, and PCB Cleaner
  • Apply masking material in preparation for other processes
  • Operate rework equipment
  • Occasionally some overtime or working on the weekends may be required


Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Hands on experience with assembling PCB’s
  • Hands on experience with a Pick and Place machine
  • Ability to lift 20 lbs


Desired Technical Background

  • Experience in handling SMT components, boards, and tools for assembly
  • Experience with SMT Line Printer to Oven and all additional equipment in between
  • Experience writing and following manufacturing documentation and procedures.
  • Experience following quality standards and inspection requirements to IPC 610 A Class III, AS9100, and ISO 9001:2015 Standards
  • Able to read and understand engineering bill of materials and drawings

Salary : $34 - $43

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