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Smt Lead Operator

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United States , Endicott

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44033.00 - 70454.00 USD / Year
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Job Description:

BAE Systems is seeking candidates with electronic assembly experience with a focus on circuit card assembly. Successful candidates for this position must be proven strong communicators (both written and verbal), and willing to step out of their comfort zone. As the SMT Lead, you will assist the manager/supervisor in developing strategies to meet requirements while managing targets associated with safety, quality, delivery, and cost. You will be working closely with the manufacturing team on a daily basis. Primary tasks will be to communicate goals, priorities, and overtime needs to the team, as well as answer moderate technical questions, system related questions, and assist with general manufacturing quality questions as they relate to the task at hand.

Job Responsibility:

  • Assist the manager/supervisor in developing strategies to meet requirements while managing targets associated with safety, quality, delivery, and cost
  • Communicate goals, priorities, and overtime needs to the team
  • Answer moderate technical questions, system related questions, and assist with general manufacturing quality questions as they relate to the task at hand
  • Assemble electronic components, assemblies, subassemblies, according to specific written instructions, diagrams, routing instructions and process sheets
  • Use appropriate tooling and machinery as provided
  • Verify and inspect products to ensure conformance with requirements and perform rework as needed
  • Act as an area mentor and support area cross-training efforts
  • Participate in and support continuous improvement activities
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as required

Requirements:

  • High School diploma or GED
  • 3+ Years of assembly experience in manufacturing environment
  • Written and verbal communication skills are essential in this role
  • Ability to mentor and lead assembly team

Nice to have:

  • 3+ years of experience of assembly experience in circuit card manufacturing, understand how to identify electronic components and properly orient them into a circuit board according to polarity, follow written instructions, interpret assembly drawings, work independently, and use clear written or oral communication to share information with team members, support staff, and management
  • Europlacer experience
  • SMT Experience
  • SMT Setup experience
  • Candidate must have a working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of products and be able to use a computer to communicate with the team
  • Working knowledge of ORACLE and Factory Logix (FLX)
  • Able to interpret and understand the instructions on process sheets, prints or route cards. They should have experience with assembly, working in a circuit card manufacturing environment
What we offer:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Health savings accounts
  • A 401(k) savings plan
  • Disability coverage
  • Life and accident insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • A legal plan
  • Discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
  • Company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 19, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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