SMT Operator

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Company: Alicat Scientific, Inc.

Position: SMT Operator

Report To: Director of Production

Location: In person only-Tucson, Arizona 85743

Salary: $25 an hour

Shift: Training schedule: Mon-Fri, 8 AM-5 PM

Ongoing Schedule: Fri-Sun, 12-hour shifts, paid as a full 40-hour week

Company Overview

Alicat Scientific, Inc. is a leading manufacturer based in Tucson, Arizona, specializing in flow and pressure instrumentation for both research and industrial applications. With over twenty-five years of continuous growth, we pride ourselves on delivering fast and accurate results to our global customers while fostering a culture of diversity, employee development, and business success. #Alicat

SMT Operator

Alicat Scientific, Inc. is seeking an SMT Operator to operate and maintain our Surface Mount Technology (SMT) machines. Duties of the SMT Operator include but are not limited to loading and operating SMT machines, troubleshooting and diagnosing errors, performing quality inspections to identify defects, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Experience with Mycronic equipment is preferred, though proficiency with comparable SMT systems will also be considered.

Core Competencies:

• 2-3 years of experience on Mycronic or similar equipment
• High attention to detail
• Ability to read PCB layouts and work instructions
• Basic computer skills
• Understanding of electronics manufacturing processes

Day in the Life:

• Prepare and load machines
• Inspect boards for defects (misaligned components, solder bridges, etc.)
• Troubleshoot and diagnose errors and adjust machines to improve placement accuracy
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Record production data, defects, and machine performance
• Work with engineers, quality teams, and production supervisors to keep the line running smoothly

Alicat Scientific Inc. has been manufacturing and servicing high-quality mass flow and pressure devices since 1991, growing every year for the past 25 years. Each instrument is custom-made for the end user. Our product is applicable in unlimited markets. From healthcare to aerospace, we design, test, build and apply our products to almost every niche. We believe our employees are the drivers of our growth and the reason we keep improving year over year. Our employees enjoy:

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance Plans
• 401k with up to 5% match and vesting schedule
• Tuition reimbursement
• Earned PTO
• Paid holidays
• Parental Leave

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