Full-Time
SMT Setup Operator
Second Shift
Rocket EMS
Compensation Overview
$20 - $25/hr
Santa Clara, CA, USA
In Person
Category
 Manufacturing & Production Operations (1) |
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Requirements
- Previous experience with SMT setup, feeder preparation, electronics manufacturing, or material handling is preferred.
- Familiarity with SMT component reels, feeders, trolleys, pick-and-place equipment, and machine setup documentation is a plus.
- Ability to identify electronic components, package types, polarity markings, part numbers, and reference designators.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to accurately follow bills of materials, setup sheets, and written work instructions.
- Basic computer and barcode-scanning skills.
- Understanding of electrostatic discharge, moisture-sensitive devices, component traceability, and material-control requirements is preferred.
- Familiarity with IPC-A-610 or other electronics manufacturing standards is a plus.
- Ability to recognize and promptly communicate component, material, feeder, or documentation discrepancies.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented manufacturing environment.
- Willingness to learn multiple equipment platforms, customer requirements, and production processes.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and safely lift and move component reels, feeders, and setup carts.
- The successful candidate must be eligible to access export-controlled information under applicable United States export-control laws or be eligible for any required government authorization.
Responsibilities
- Review production schedules, travelers, bills of materials, setup sheets, and machine load lists before beginning each setup.
- Stage component reels, trays, tubes, feeders, and trolleys required for scheduled surface mount technology production jobs.
- Verify component part numbers, quantities, package types, lot information, polarity, orientation, and feeder locations against approved setup documentation.
- Load component reels into feeders and install feeders onto trolleys or feeder carts according to machine setup and program requirements.
- Scan and record materials, feeders, and production information to maintain accurate component traceability.
- Prepare complete offline setups to minimize machine downtime and support efficient product changeovers.
- Assist with loading, verifying, and changing over surface mount technology pick-and-place equipment.
- Remove feeders and materials after production runs and properly identify, package, and return unused components to the appropriate storage location.
- Follow all electrostatic discharge and moisture-sensitive device handling requirements, including floor-life and dry-storage controls.
- Inspect feeders, reels, splices, and component packaging for damage, contamination, or other conditions that could affect production.
- Identify and report material shortages, incorrect components, damaged feeders, documentation discrepancies, and other setup-related issues.
- Support feeder cleaning, basic feeder maintenance, and replacement of worn or damaged feeder components as authorized.
- Maintain clean, organized, and clearly identified setup and staging areas in accordance with 5S requirements.
- Communicate job status, shortages, setup concerns, and shift pass-down information to surface mount technology operators, leads, supervisors, and other affected departments.
- Follow all travelers, manufacturing process instructions, work instructions, quality requirements, and safety procedures.
- Support continuous improvement efforts focused on reducing setup errors, shortening changeover times, and improving line utilization.
Desired Qualifications
- Previous experience with SMT setup, feeder preparation, electronics manufacturing, or material handling.
- Understanding of electrostatic discharge, moisture-sensitive devices, component traceability, and material-control requirements.
- Familiarity with IPC-A-610 or other electronics manufacturing standards.