SMT Process Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Electronics / SMT Process Technician

**Starting Pay: **$25 – $30/hour - starting rate base on prior experience

**Shift: **Daylight Shift, Monday - Friday

We're currently hiring an experienced Electronics / SMT Process Technician for a well-established electronics manufacturing organization. This is a hands-on position for someone with experience in SMT, electronics assembly, or automated manufacturing who can troubleshoot production issues and help the team improve its processes.

**You do not need to be an engineer for this role. **We are seeking an experienced electronics technician or SMT operator who understands how electronics manufacturing works and can help identify ways to improve quality, efficiency, and production flow.

What You'll Do

• Support day-to-day electronics manufacturing and production operations
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to troubleshoot process and equipment issues
• Support SMT, Through-Hole, Selective Soldering, Conformal Coating, Test Systems, Assembly, and Material Handling processes
• Monitor production processes and identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and throughput
• Troubleshoot recurring production problems and help determine root causes
• Assist with SMT equipment setup, changeovers, adjustments, and process optimization
• Review production data and help identify trends, defects, and opportunities for improvement
• Assist with new product introductions and production launches
• Help implement process changes and improvements on the production floor
• Create and update work instructions, process documentation, and manufacturing procedures
• Assist with fixtures, tooling, equipment, and process improvements
• Help train operators on new or updated processes
• Work with production personnel to reduce defects, improve yields, and keep production running efficiently
• Follow all safety, quality, and manufacturing procedures

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing, SMT, or a related production environment
• Experience as an SMT operator, electronics technician, process technician, or similar hands-on manufacturing role
• Strong understanding of electronics assembly and manufacturing processes
• Ability to troubleshoot production and equipment issues
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude
• Comfortable working directly on the production floor with operators and equipment
• Ability to read and understand technical documentation, work instructions, and engineering drawings
• Comfortable using basic measurement tools and hand tools
• Good computer skills, including Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Good communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently while also being part of a production team

Preferred Experience

• SMT equipment and automated assembly equipment
• Through-Hole soldering experience
• Selective soldering or conformal coating
• IPC standards and electronics assembly practices
• Process improvement or Lean Manufacturing
• Data collection and analysis
• Root cause analysis and defect reduction

You should be proficient in:

• Troubleshooting Skills
• Soldering
• Surface Mount Technology

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• SMT Machine
• Surface Mount Technology