Sample Job Description for SMT Operator


Following is a sample job description template for the position of SMT Operator:

Job Title: SMT Operator

Location of the Job: Fremont, CA 94539

Years of Experience: 1 to 3 Years

Job Type: Full Time Employee

Education Level: High School or equivalent

Job Summary:

The SMT Machine Operator will help setup, verify trolleys to match setup sheets, understand process/documentation, tear down, and run all production equipment related to PCBA production each day.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Machine maintenance and minor repairs.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management.
  • Check rotation/placement for all components.
  • Understand IPC-A-610 Rev D requirement of placement and solder fillet.
  • Once the setup process is complete, be able to run the machines stated above independently.
  • Participate in the setup process or programming of the Screen Printer, My Data, and Juki Pick-N-Place Machine, and correct profile on Reflow Oven.
  • Make sure all process tools/ stencils/ or fixtures are in house before starting the setup process.
  • Keep current with the jobs that are schedule to run each day.

Position Requirements:

  • Ability to distinguish colors
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time.
  • At least 20/30 (corrected) near vision both eyes.
  • Knowledge of IPC 610 class 3 standards
  • Reports to SMT room Supervisor or designee
  • Proficient in knowledge of SMT component package styles
  • Ability to read electronic component values
  • Ability to set up, operate and program Asymtek
  • Ability to set up, operate and program Asymtek
  • Ability to set up and operate SMT equipment.
  • Ability to set up and operate screen printer

Salary: 32,000.00 – 47,000.00 USD /year