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SMT Operator

Westborough, MA 01581

Posted: 01/15/2026 Employment Type: Contract To Hire Industry: Manufacturing Job Number: 44062 Pay Rate: 28.00

Job Description

Job Summary
The Panther Group is seeking an SMT Operator to place surface mount parts and solder reflow the devices to the printed circuit board.  Responsible for the set-up of all pieces of equipment on the SMT line, including the screen printer, the pick and place machines and the reflow oven.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  • Adhere to all ESD requirements and Board Handling.
  • Use of Moisture Sensitive Device (MSD) handling requirements based on component moisture sensitive levels (MSL).
  • Utilize process sheets to ensure correct build of product.
  • Load feeders for surface mount machines using the load list provided by machine.
  • Verify correct part numbers being used for the specific job being run.
  • Initiate and select correct programs for SMT screen printer & SMT pick and place machines and correct reflow profile for the reflow oven.
  • Select the proper stencil screen for use during screen printing operation.
  • Comply with company standards of ESD, IPC-A-610, work instructions and ISO procedures and policies.
  • Perform machine preventative maintenance on screen printer and pick and place machines based on assigned schedules.
  • Operate stencil cleaning machine.
  • Clean boards as required based on soldering chemistry.
  • Support and follow all ISO standards related to company's various Quality Management Systems.  These systems may include, but are not limited to, quality, the environment, health, safety and security.
  • Support all corporate and site 6S objectives.
  • Responsible for the set-up of all pieces of equipment on the SMT one, including screen printer, SMT stencils and foils, soldering equipment, ‘pick and place’ machines, and the reflow oven.
  • Monitors and adjusts equipment that’s used to create electronic circuits with SMT
  • Use setup process sheets to ensure correct build of product
  • Load feeders for surface mount machines using the load list provided by machine
  • Verify correct part numbers being used for the specific job being run
  • Initiate and select correct programs for SMT equipment
  • Select the proper stencil screen for use during screen printing operation
  • Comply with industry and customer standard workmanship requirements
  • Comply with pertinent work instructions and Quality Management procedures and policies.
  • Clean boards as required based on soldering chemistry.
  • Adhere to all product preservation requirements and guidelines in regards to ESD, board handling, and the use of moisture sensitive devices (MSD).
  • Perform all other duties, as assigned
Qualifications
Job Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Ability to utilize electronic manufacturing system (OCuity).
  • Pass IPC-DVE-64C Component Identification.
  • Pass IPC-A-610 Modules:  1, 2, 4, 7 & 8.
  • Microsoft Office/computer skills.
  • Working knowledge of equipment used in SMT operations
  • Must be a team player with strong communication skills and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Requires good eyesight, hand and finger dexterity and the ability to perform repetitive tasks.
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Minimal computer skills
  • Knowledge of machine maintenance.

Experience/Education:
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Minimum of 6 months of experience.  Pay is dependent on experience.
Pay $18 - $28 / hour W2 depending on experience.

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