SMT Technician III

• Monitor, evaluate, report, and improve the performance of all manufacturing equipment and machines
• Perform evaluation, preventative and corrective maintenance, including immediate repairs on a variety of equipment utilized in the production process
• Work with management, Manufacturing, Quality, and Test engineers on multiple product lines supporting both commercial and government products
• Maintains equipment, to include: cleaning, lubrication, minor repairs and adjustments, programming and determining appropriate action for mechanical, electrical pneumatic and hydraulic equipment failures
• Operates and troubleshoots SMT equipment (MyData and ASM) which includes the printer, adhesive station, chip shooter, pick & place, reflow oven, X-Ray, wash, AOI unit, paste height and measurement, etc.
• Conducts minimal programming for SMT equipment utilized in the production process
• Assists the Manufacturing Engineering Technician III in establishing the preventative maintenance priority on manufacturing equipment
• Maintains departmental records on equipment maintenance, repairs, training, and calibration
• Assists with maintaining the machine parts and tooling inventory
• Assists with preparing manufacturing work instructions related to product changes or new products, processes or methods specifying sequence of operations and standard work for manufacturing processes
• Provides input with manufacturing and production readiness reviews
• Assists with compilation and analysis of cell board product yield and supports engineering continuous improvement efforts
• Accurately enters data associated with the SMT process
• Monitors and improves SMT line process activities
• Interfaces with engineering to incorporate changes and cost savings
• Reads and interprets electronic assembly drawings, layouts, Bills of Materials (BOMs), Standard Operating Details (SODs), and ISO Procedures
• Provides on-the-job training to others working in the SMT area
• Supports production delivery requirements, by developing and reviewing visual control charts, and assisting continuous improvement efforts
• Identifies root cause, and systematically solves issues on equipment and end product, aiding engineers, other technicians, and operators
• Ensures that equipment complies with departmental and company standards

• Associates degree or vocational certificate in a technical program or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum five years of experience
• IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 certifications, or ability to obtain within 60 days
• Knowledge of the use of mechanical hand tools and soldering equipment
• Ability to interpret layouts
• Understanding of material and component types, styles, symbols and color codes
• Highly skilled in problem solving techniques and methods (process, product, procedure)
• experience with continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing preferred
• Working knowledge of electronics, pneumatics, hydraulics and mechanical operations/systems
• May require handling or exposure to chemicals used in the production area
• Continuous standing during daily support initiatives
• Occasional lifting and moving of material and fixtures over 25 pounds and up to 60 pounds
• Infrequent movement of equipment with casters in excess of 100 pounds
• Knowledge of tolerances of 25 mils center to center
• Strong computer skills (Proficient with Microsoft Office)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to obtain a US Government granted security clearance, if necessary
• Successfully complete and demonstrate the ability to perform the requirements of the following programs: All Manufacturing Training Programs
• Handling
• First Piece Certification
• Component Identification
• Right-To-Know
• Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)

experience with continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing preferred

• health
• dental
• vision
• life
• disability
• 401(k) with company matching
• 9/80 work schedule