SMT Set Up Operator

Summary

Setup materials for SMT machines. Following all process documentation and have the ability to diagnose defects or problems when they are presented.

Detailed Description

Employees may be requested to perform other duties not mentioned above.  This description reflects the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed responsibility list for every function described.  May be used in other areas and departments of manufacturing as workload dictates. Assists co-workers when necessary to meet work unit goals. Actively seeks continuous process improvement

AbelConn Electronics is ISO 9001, ISO 13485, AS 9100 registered, Nadcap Accredited, NASA-STD-8739 and all job duties are to be performed to support the business in meeting all requirements and documented instructions.  Will be responsible for the quality or work and meeting daily quantity standards.  Keep facilities, materials and work area clean, organized and free of FOD, exercising care in their use.  Use safety practices and takes prompt action to correct problems. 

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Maintains solder paste stencils.
• Replenishes and controls SMT components in a warehouse setting. Fills in process documentation to be complete and accurate. 
• Able to follow process/program documentation developed by Engineering. Verify correct programs and revisions are called out on routers and correct machines are setup.
• Responsible for the monitoring of floor stock inventory such as solder paste and monitoring expiration dates and informing Supervisor or Lead when low or expired.
• Following preventative maintenance schedules on equipment will clean and perform PMs. Responsible for identifying when further maintenance is needed.
• Work with engineers and technicians to set up NPI products for their assigned machines.
• Perform X-Ray inspection of returned materials.
• Count and stock new parts from stockroom
• Load parts on feeders and onto carts
• Load parts on feeders and onto magazines
• Pull parts from smart shelves using router
• May be required to train other employees and assist in orientation of new employees. 

Physical Demands

High School education or equivalent. Related experience in set-up, operation and troubleshooting of surface mount technology and microscope soldering. Experience in programming of SMT equipment is highly desirable.  Will be required to pass J-STD & IPC-610 Certification to be qualified to perform the job duties of a Surface Mount Machine Material Setup.  Follows oral and written instructions, and must be fluent at reading blueprints. Work may involve repetitive motion and is performed primarily in standing position, may require sitting, twisting and stooping positions. Job duties require working with and around chemicals.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to odors and warm temperatures.  Visual exams are required pre-hire and biennial to confirm visual acuity of 20/20 with or without glasses along with passing a standard color vision exam. Must be able to perform job functions while using a scope. 

Notes

AbelConn is a US ITAR facility and positions with AbelConn involve the release of export controlled goods either directly to employees or through the employee’s movement within the facility. As such, AbelConn will require necessary information from all applicants upon an applicant’s acceptance of employment to determine if any export control exemptions or licenses must be filed.