Electronics Manufacturing Operators (SMT, THT, & Test)
- Location: Milpitas, CA 95035
- Job Type: Full-Time / Temp-to-Direct Contract
- Overall Pay Range: $22.00 – $25.00 / hour (Varies by role and shift)
- Shifts: Day Shift & Swing Shift Available
About the Client
We are partnering with a premier, global leader in Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) located in Milpitas, CA. Known for excellence in high-tech circuit board assembly, complex testing, and full-lifecycle electronic solutions, our client offers a clean, safety-first, and high-tech manufacturing environment. Joining their team means working with cutting-edge electronics assembly equipment and contributing to high-reliability products across diverse industries.
Open Positions & Role Breakdown1. SMT Operator (Day & Swing Shift)
- Pay Range: $22.00 – $25.00 / hour
- Role Summary: Setup, operate, and maintain Surface Mount Technology (SMT) machinery used for printed circuit board (PCB) assembly.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Setup and operate surface mount pick-and-place machines, automatic/semi-automatic stencil printers, labeling machines, and mass reflow ovens.
- Perform line maintenance, line setup, manual component placement, and detailed quality inspections of populated circuit boards.
- Log into manufacturing software to read and follow Manufacturing Process Instructions (MPI) and traceability guidelines.
2. Test Operator (Day Shift)
- Pay Range: $22.00 – $25.00 / hour
- Role Summary: Execute functional testing, debug programs, and troubleshoot assemblies down to the component level.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Execute functional tests, support in-circuit testing, and operate flying probes.
- Read and interpret schematics, engineering instructions, and customer test plans.
- Debug programming and circuit boards to component-level and execute repair/rework.
- Operate test equipment including multimeters, oscilloscopes, and related tools.
3. THT Operator (Day Shift)
- Pay Range: $22.00 – $24.00 / hour
- Role Summary: Perform Through-Hole Technology (THT) assembly, wave/selective soldering, and manual board-level assembly.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Perform manual lead and lead-free soldering of various devices and components.
- Operate wave solder, selective solder, solder pots, batch washers, and router equipment.
- Conduct visual verification (cosmetic and industry workmanship standards) and handle ESD/MSD sensitive components properly.
- Assist with board-level and system-level mechanical assembly and rework.
General Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalence required.
- Experience: Prior experience in an EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Services) or contract manufacturing environment preferred.
- Technical Skills:
- Ability to read and interpret engineering instructions, MPIs, schematics, and work orders.
- Strong math skills, including basic arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and measuring systems (metric/standard).
- Familiarity with PC-based software (MS Office Suite, Excel, SAP).
- Working knowledge of IPC workmanship standards, ESD/MSD handling, and Quality Management Systems (ISO) is a plus.
- Soft Skills & Physical Requirements:
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Good communication and team collaboration skills.
- Ability to regularly stand, sit, walk, reach, and occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
- Steady hands, manual dexterity, and close vision/color vision capabilities.
- Flexibility to work overtime or shift updates as needed.
