SMT Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Think the best job opportunities are far away?Think again. Great opportunities are right here in your backyard. Kelly® is looking for an SMT Operator- Placement to work at a premier manufacturing client in West Melbourne, FL. Let us help you grow at work and discover the next step in your career, all while being a vital part of your community.

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation: $17.00 an hourShift: 1st shift from 7:00am to 3:30pm Monday thru Friday
Shift: 2nd shift from 3:30pm to 11:30pm Monday thru FridayWhy you should apply to be SMT Operator:

• Competitive pay rate and opportunities for skill development
• Work in a well-respected, safety-conscious manufacturing environment
• Be part of a collaborative, team-oriented culture
• Opportunity to contribute to the development of new products and processes
• Gain experience with advanced SMT and PCB assembly technologies

What’s a typical day as SMT Operator? You’ll be:

• Setting up, operating, and maintaining screen printers, glue machines, reflow ovens, SMT placement machines, stencil cleaners, conveyors, and other equipment used in PCB assembly
• Ensuring the daily build plan is met according to production planner requirements
• Interfacing with complex machine hardware and software
• Identifying and reporting defective components and processing non-conforming material
• Performing minor machine adjustments and inspecting own work for accuracy and integrity
• Assisting with new product introduction (NPI), including creating and debugging programs and training new operators
• Maintaining detailed logs, cleanliness of the work area, and accuracy of work-in-process
• Participating in quality teams and training other employees as needed

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Possess 3+ years of experience operating SMT equipment (NPI experience a plus)
• Hold IPC-A-610 Certification and have ESD Training
• Demonstrate knowledge of component identification, nomenclature, and handling (including ESD requirements)
• Have basic computer skills, problem-solving ability, and strong organizational skills
• Can follow written procedures, verbal instructions, and visual aids with attention to detail
• Communicate and work effectively in a team environment, prioritizing and organizing workload efficiently
• Are knowledgeable of ISO9001 and IPC-610 requirements
• Are a US Person as defined in 22 CFR Part 120.15 (U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, those granted asylum or amnesty, as work includes ITAR controlled technical data)
• Are willing to work flexible hours as necessary

What happens next

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

Helping you discover what’s next in your career is what we’re all about, so let’s get to work. Apply to be SMT Operator today!

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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