Lead SMT

Job Store Staffing is hiring immediately for a Lead SMT Machine Operator! In this role, you will run SMT machines, verify component placement, and provide day-to-day leadership to ensure PCB assemblies meet customer specifications. The right Lead SMT Machine Operator is someone that is hands‑on in a production role with responsibility for training, support, troubleshooting, and communication across departments.

• Flexible work environment
• Work for a premier electronics manufacturer
• Growth and advancement opportunities
• 401K, medical, dental, and vision once hired

• $22–$25/hr DOE
• Mon–Fri 2:30pm–11:00pm with OT opportunites

• Execute machine programs and placement of SMT parts on PCBs
• Complete job verification using BOM and PPJ files
• Transfer PPJ files and create job setups on MyData machines
• Inspect solder paste and verify correct part polarity/rotation
• Test components (LEDs, capacitors, diodes)
• Inspect boards for missing, misaligned, or damaged parts and make corrections
• Maintain communication with Process Engineering, Coding, and QA
• Ensure SMT operators are following schedule and production goals
• Keep work area clean, organized, and safe
• Support continuous improvement and lead by example

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years operating SMT or comparable manufacturing machinery
• Ability to read datasheets, assembly documentation, and manufacturing procedures
• Basic computer/software proficiency
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Able to work scheduled and additional hours as required