**Job Title: SMT Operator** **Job Description** We are seeking a skilled SMT Operator to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for operating SMT machines, maintaining high product quality, ensuring safety in the workplace, and working collaboratively with various departments. This role requires a strong commitment to safety, attention to detail, and the ability to meet production targets. **Responsibilities** + Understand and follow company requirements for employee safety, product quality, efficiency, and productivity. + Become aware of potential workplace hazards such as broken or malfunctioning machines and report any hazards immediately. + Ensure highest product quality and manufacture products per MPI or Instructions for SMT. + Operate SMT machines, including machine adjustments, and perform 1-3 tasks from feeder setup to SMT machine operation with direct supervision. + Perform feeder and machine accessory maintenance whenever necessary. + Monitor consumables for SMT lines and setup. + Work in conjunction with Stockroom, Engineering, Programming, and Quality to ensure SMT produces assemblies with utmost quality. + Communicate clearly with teammates and supervisors regarding all aspects of the job. Report problems with machines, materials, or personnel and offer solutions where possible. + Provide complete, accurate documentation when required. + Learn and uphold company standards to ensure maximum customer satisfaction and optimize work efficiency. + Strive to achieve company-specified production targets. + Keep workspace clean and organized to maximize safety and productivity. + Offer suggestions for workspace improvement if needed. + Operate diverse machines related to the manufacturing process. + Stay up to date on and closely observe assembly and maintenance instructions. + Be proactive about acquiring and maintaining any necessary certifications required for the position. + Inspect equipment, perform maintenance and repairs, and recommend and follow up on machine adjustments to improve performance. **Essential Skills** + Assembly + Soldering + SMT + Electronic assembly + Electronics + Production + Blueprint reading + Microscope usage + Inspection + Strong commitment to safety rules and procedures + Ability to utilize safety equipment + Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and lift or push weights up to 50 pounds + Flexibility in shift scheduling, including overtime and holiday shifts + Basic English communication skills + Ability to coordinate and collaborate with teams + Troubleshooting + Electrical knowledge + SMT machine operation + Schematic reading **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + High school diploma or GED + Level 1: 1-2 years of previous experience in a manufacturing environment + Level 2: 3-4 years of previous experience in a manufacturing environment + Level 3: 5+ years of previous experience in a manufacturing environment **Why Work Here?** Join a company that values safety, quality, and efficiency. Be part of a collaborative team that strives for continuous improvement and customer satisfaction. Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive work environment. **Work Environment** Our work environment includes operating SMT machines and other manufacturing equipment. The role involves standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and lifting or pushing weights up to 50 pounds. Flexibility in shift scheduling, including overtime and holiday shifts, is required. Safety and cleanliness are prioritized to ensure a productive and secure workplace. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of NA, Nevada. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $23.00/hr. **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Carson City,NV. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.