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SMT Operator

February 05, 2026

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2/5/2026 12:50:35 AM

$28.00

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Hourly pay

$28.00/hr

Location

Lake Forest, CA (92630)

Job Description

Experienced SMT Operator Day and Evening Shift Available 

$28ph 

The SMT Operator is responsible for loading proper parts into machine and filling solder paste, the adjustment, set up and operation of SMT machines per job order and the monitoring of the product through entire SMT process.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Operate SMT Equipment
  • Preventive Maintenance SMT and Production Equipment
  • Independently operate SMT automatic assembly equipment: Screen Printer, SPI, Pick & Place, Reflow Oven to produce high quality complex circuit board assemblies.
  • Responsible to setup, read and understand Set-up lists, Assembly Instructions, and assembly notes.
  • Prepare and load components to feeders
  • Familiar with the ESD handling procedures of sensitive electronic devices per ANSI/ESD s20.20-2007.
  • Familiar with IPC-A-610 and JSTD-001 Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies.
  • Identify manufacturer’s part number markings on various components.
  • Identify critical component features: Package type and Size
  • ROHS of non-ROHS compliance and compatibility.
  • Identify, document, and report non-conforming material.
  • Identify proper feeder type (8mm x 2mm, 16mm x 8mm, vibratory, etc.)
  • Recognize Sn63 and Pb free solder pastes.
  • Print solder paste on PCB. (From simple part to 0201, less than 15mil fine pitch and BGA packages).
  • Perform routine maintenance for production equipment.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Experience in SMT industry (minimum of 3-5 years). 
  • SMT equipment experience: Screen Printer, SPI, Pick & Place, Reflow Oven and AOI
  • Must IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620 and JSTD-001 Certified or Knowledge (minimum of 3 years)
  • Ability to be trained for equipment maintenance
  • Good computer skills, and MS Office

SMT Operator

2/5/2026 12:50:35 AM

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