SMT OPERATOR

Description



Job Title: SMT Operator Location: Lockport, NY Employment Type: 6 to 9 Month Temp Industry: Semiconductor/Electronics Compensation: $26-$35 depending on experience Schedule: Mon-Fri (7am - 3:30pm)

About the Opportunity:

Why You'll Love Working Here: *Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability *Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries *People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work *Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates

Why This Opportunity is Exciting: This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

About Acara Solutions Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

Sound like a good fit?

What You'll Do:

• Reads and follows assembly prints, schematics, work instructions, drawings, procedures, and specifications.
• Performs set-up and programming of automated SMT pick and place machines to manufacture PC Boards to meet production and performance standards.
• Operates reflow oven, screen printer, and stencil cleaner
• Performs touch-up soldering as needed.
• Keeps accurate and up-to-date records.
• Participates in troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Recognizes equipment and product problems, notifies supervisor, and/or troubleshoots errors in order to achieve optimum production levels.
• Interfaces with others to communicate issues, troubleshoot failures, and maintain a high standard of quality and repeatability in processes, products, and machinery
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• 1+ year experience programming and operating SMT automated pick and place equipment.

What Sets You Apart:

• Ability to perform basic reading, writing, and math functions
• Ability to identify components, read blueprints, schematics, work instructions, BOMs, drawings
• Ability to work independently
• Familiarity with IPC standards and ESD precautions
• Need to recognize problems in the process or with components and resolve problems as soon as possible
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Must be able to stand for extended period

Additional Information:
After you apply, you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there's a mutual fit.
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Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.
Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.


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