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SMT Operator

Omega EMS
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/23/2026
 

Summary:

 

All SMT Operators are responsible to ensure highest product quality and products manufactured per MPI or Instructions.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

 

  • Operates SMT automatic assembly equipment.
  • Sign in Electrostatic discharge (ESD) log twice a day (beginning of work and after lunch break)
  • Reads MPI’s, production schedules and operations manuals, as well as receiving verbal instructions, regarding sequential start-up and operation of SMT machines (example Ekra Juki BTU’s)
  • Responsible for set-up, operations and routing maintenance to facilities. 
  • Ensure all tooling are available prior to start a job.  When there are discrepancies, do not start a job without any authorization from Engineer / Supervisor. 
  • Ensure all materials are clear prior to start a job.  When there are discrepancies, do not start a job without any written authorization from Program Manager or Manager.
  • Scan all work on Data Collection system.
  • Typically an experienced assembler promoted with both on-the-job and classroom/formal training
  • Loads boards on conveyor lines
  • Helps assure that equipment is clean
  • Shuts down machine following prescribed procedures
  • Escalate all issues to Supervisor / Engineer / Manager
  • Attend training and implement all procedures pertaining to Production, such as ESD, Housekeeping, First Article, Maintenance, Safety, Test and Inspection Procedures, MSD Handling procedure, etc. 
  • Complete all required trainings
  • Make suggestions on process and quality improvement to Supervisor  / Engineer / Management 
  • Review Data Collection system with Supervisor on your Defect Yield.
  • Verify SMT Set-up sheet is sign off by Set-up Operators. 
  • Verify that all material that is excess for run is available.
  • Verify Pick’n place program against MPI is sign off by QC. Review your section of MPI in Aegis. 
  • Ensure all MSD components are stored in vacuum-sealed bag or baked prior to start a job. Ensure that you sign MSD label. 
  • Verify components and feeders location against Pick’n place program
  • Review Solder Paste handling procedure, Daily Machine Maintenance, First Article procedure. 
  • Always verify printing quality prior to sending boards to pick’n place machine.
  • Always check Juki machines for drop parts when in process. Empty end of your shift and pass down. 
  • Ensure no missing materials (ICs) during assembly process. 
  • At the end of the shift, make sure the working areas are clean.  

 

Other duties may be assigned

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

  • 1-5 years working in a SMT Juki/Yamaha Programs, 
  • 1-5 years Projects or Customer Service environment within the CM or similar environment. 
  • Minimum High school 
  • Must possess good working knowledge CM technology (specifically circuit board assembly)
  • Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks
  • Must be able to read, write and speak English well enough to effectively accomplish the work. 
  • Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
  • Must be able to lift 10-30lbs.

 

Skills

 

  • Possess and demonstrate good team relations skills  
  • Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and achieve goals and tasks
  • Computer skills needed Microsoft Office and some Excel. 
  • Ability to multi task is a plus. 


Benefits:

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid vacation

401K


Salary : $22 - $25

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