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SMT Operator

Kelly
Melbourne, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 7/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/15/2026
Job Title: SMT Operator

Location: Melbourne, FL. 32904

Shifts Available: 2nd Shift - 3:30pm to 12:00am | Monday - Friday

Pay Rate: $17.00 an hour

Temp to hire

SMT Operator Overviews

As an SMT Operator, you will be responsible for setting up, operating, and troubleshooting Surface Mount Technology (SMT) machines used in the assembly of electronic circuit boards. You will ensure the highest level of quality and productivity in a fast-paced technological manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Set up, run, and monitor SMT assembly lines to manufacture printed circuit boards (PCBs).
  • Read and interpret assembly instructions, machine programs, and bills of materials.
  • Load components, solder paste, and PCBs into SMT feeders and placement equipment.
  • Inspect feeds, stencils, and solder paste to verify proper setup and alignment.
  • Conduct routine machine maintenance and keep detailed setup and process records.
  • Perform manual and automated soldering and rework as needed.
  • Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and resolve line issues to maintain workflow.
  • Conduct quality inspections on finished boards using magnification tools and automated optical inspection (AOI) equipment.
  • Adhere to all safety regulations, ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) precautions, and company quality standards.
  • Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production team members to support continuous process improvement.

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent required; technical certification or training preferred.
  • Previous experience operating SMT machines
  • Basic Computer Skills Knowledge of Shop Floor System ISO 9001 experience desirable.
  • Ability to read and understand technical instructions and schematics.
  • Good manual dexterity and attention to detail.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and teamwork skills.
  • Willingness to work flexible hours and overtime as needed.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life-just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice.

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