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SMT Operator

Flex
Flex Salary
Coopersville, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 5/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/25/2026
Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

At Flex, we welcome people of all backgrounds. Our employees thrive here by living our values: we support each other as we strive to find a better way, we move fast with discipline and purpose, and we do the right thing always.

Through a respectful, inclusive and collaborative culture, a career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your career growth and join our purpose -- to make great products that create value and improve people’s lives.

Job summary:

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a SMT Operator located in Coopersville, MI

Reporting to the Production Manager the SMT Operator role involves being responsible for the set-up of SMT components. Adjusts the speed and temperature and makes other adjustments to accommodate varying types and sizes of products.

The experience and responsibilities we’re looking to add to our team:

  • Must be familiar with Surface-Mount Technology (SMT) electronic components and SMT assembly process.
  • Must be able to set-up and operate automated SMT assembly equipment including Screen Printer, Glue Dispensing Machine, Pick and Place Machine, and Reflow Oven.
  • Must be able to properly clean boards.
  • Able to perform basic soldering and rework of SMT components. Must successfully complete solder training course (Flex provided).
  • Picks components and prepares kits for manufacturing.
  • Able to perform visual inspections of SMT assemblies.
  • Able to maintain accurate job tracking records.
  • Able to interpret IPC-A-610 standards for acceptability and customer specifications.
  • Must be familiar with and able to use hand tools, screwdrivers, pliers, cutters, etc.
  • Shall maintain a neat appearance about self and work area.
  • Shall be accountable for quality, quantity and inspection of work performed.
  • Shall practice safe work habits and report unsafe conditions to supervisor.
  • Train co-workers and assist when problems arise.

Education/Experience:

  • High School or GED degree. Prior electronics experience preferred.

Benefits Offered:

  • Full range of medical benefits, dental, vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Matching 401K
  • PTO
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee discounts at local retailers

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Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).

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