Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

SMT Operator

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled SMT Operator to join our team. Our company is a full-service contract electronics manufacturer based in Lake Forest, California, providing a wide range of electronic manufacturing services. We serve industries such as aerospace, defense, medical electronics, and industrial power.

Responsibilities

• Operate SMT equipment efficiently and effectively.
• Perform preventive maintenance on SMT and production equipment.
• Independently operate SMT automatic assembly equipment, including screen printer, SPI, pick & place, and reflow oven to produce high-quality, complex circuit board assemblies.
• Set up and understand set-up lists, assembly instructions, and assembly notes.
• Prepare and load components to feeders.
• Follow ESD handling procedures for sensitive electronic devices per ANSI/ESD S20.20-2007 standards.
• Familiarity with IPC-A-610 and JSTD-001 standards for the acceptability of electronic assemblies.
• Identify manufacturer’s part number markings on various components.
• Identify critical component features, including package type and size.
• Understand ROHS compliance and compatibility.
• Identify, document, and report non-conforming material.
• Identify proper feeder types, such as 8mm x 2mm, 16mm x 8mm, vibratory, etc.
• Recognize Sn63 and Pb-Free solder pastes.
• Print solder paste on PCB from simple parts to 0201, less than 15mil fine pitch, and BGA packages.
• Perform routine maintenance for production equipment.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of SMT operation experience.
• Knowledge of SMT machines and surface-mount technology.
• Familiarity with IPC standards.
• Experience with pick & place, X-ray or AOI, blueprint, production, PCB board, wave solder, and PCBA.
• Ability to operate SMT equipment independently.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• ITAR certification.
• Experience with 'Pick n Place' equipment.
• Understanding of ROHS compliance.

Why Work Here?

Join a company that values innovation and quality, offering opportunities to work with advanced technology in a clean manufacturing environment. Our commitment to serving diverse industries ensures a dynamic and rewarding career path.

Work Environment

The work environment is a very clean manufacturing facility. The role includes working in shifts with the first shift from 7 am to 3:30 pm and the second shift from 3 pm to 11:30 pm.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lake Forest, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lake Forest,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Contract work, Temporary work, Work at office, Shift work, Day shift, Afternoon shift,

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