SMT Team Lead at RPC Company in Dallas, Texas

1st Shift Team Lead - Conformal Coating

The 1st Shift Team Lead - Conformal Coating is responsible for overseeing daily operations of the SMT conformal coating process, ensuring production schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements are met. This role provides leadership and technical support to production personnel, monitors equipment performance, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to maximize productivity and product quality.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and support conformal coating operators during 1st shift operations.
• Coordinate daily production activities to meet customer delivery schedules and manufacturing goals.
• Monitor automated and manual conformal coating processes, including masking, coating application, curing, and inspection.
• Ensure products meet IPC, customer, and internal quality standards.
• Perform first-level troubleshooting of coating equipment and process-related issues.
• Verify proper machine setup, program selection, material usage, and process parameters.
• Review production documentation, work instructions, and quality records for accuracy and compliance.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate team members on processes, safety procedures, and best practices.
• Conduct shift start-up meetings and communicate production priorities and performance expectations.
• Monitor productivity, scrap, rework, and downtime metrics and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Production departments to resolve manufacturing issues.
• Maintain 5S standards and ensure a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Enforce company policies, safety regulations, and ESD requirements.
• Assist with continuous improvement projects focused on quality, efficiency, and waste reduction.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical training in electronics manufacturing preferred.

Required Skills:

• Strong understanding of SMT manufacturing processes and electronic assemblies.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, drawings, and manufacturing documentation.
• Familiarity with coating materials, curing methods, masking techniques, and inspection requirements.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with production tracking systems and basic computer applications.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills:

• 3-5 years of SMT/electronics manufacturing experience.
• Minimum 1-2 years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with automated conformal coating equipment and processes.
• Knowledge of IPC standards, including IPC-A-610 and IPC-CC-830 preferred.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.