Surface Mount Technician

Non-Exempt

Department: SMT

Job Summary

To develop and implement procedures, methods, controls and monitor processes to assist the surface mount department in maintaining efficient utilization of plant facilities.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist the manufacturing engineers with tasks in the surface mount department and in other departments when needed.
• Define, document, and refine surface mount production processes where required by contract or in-house needs.
• Supports productions use of these processes.
• Learn all aspects of the surface mount department.
• Operate surface mount machines.
• Train new operators on operation of surface mount machines, processes, and procedures.
• Conduct time studies to ensure the most efficient processing of customer jobs.
• Research stencil technologies and board platings to ensure cost effectiveness.
• Critique customer board designs and recommend changes to enhance manufacturability.
• Analyze different lead frame materials used on fine pitch and regular pitch devices to analyze good solderability.
• Test solder pastes to ensure correct type to use on board plating’s.
• Perform maintenance on machines as required.
• Maintain records on equipment calibration to ensure proper specifications.
• Serve as a liaison between Virtex and its customers to ensure positive relations and implement and originate engineering changes.
• Contributes to maintaining a safe work environment by following safety policies and procedures, reporting any safety concerns.
• Actively participates in quality efforts and support the Virtex Quality Policy through accountable action.
• Act as an authorized agent to stop production when nonconformances are noted.
• Responsible for compliance to the Virtex Quality Management System and other regulatory and statutory requirements as required by the customer.
• Accountable for accepting responsibility for continuous on the job training by actively participating in training put on by designated Virtex employees and/or any outside service.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or related work experience.
• 2-5 years electronics experience preferred.
• Prior experience working with surface mount machines preferred.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Due to ITAR Restrictions, US Citizenship or green card is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively as a team player.
• Ability to read and understand technical documents such as standard operation procedures and other related documents.
• Ability to program and troubleshoot surface mount machines.
• Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities unsupervised.
• Attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
• Must have good eyesight, as well as the ability to adjust focus and differentiate between colors.
• Flexibility to work extra hours when needed, including weekends.

*This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.

09/20/2024