**Job Title: SMT Set Up Operator (Grave Shift 11pm-6:30am)** **Job Description** We are seeking a skilled SMT Set Up Operator to join our team on the grave shift (11pm-6:30am with overtime as business needs). The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of experience operating SMT equipment and conducting daily machine maintenance. They will be responsible for ensuring the quality of solder printing, SPI, chip shooter, and reflow operations. **Responsibilities** + Operate and maintain SMT equipment, ensuring daily machine maintenance and conducting Change Over processes. + Manage SMT machine operations for solder printing, SPI, chip shooter, and reflow. + Measure solder paste height and record data in SPC, ensuring quality checks after solder paste printing. + Set up feeders, replace or exchange components, and verify documentation. + Hand load special SMT components as required before reflow, documenting the process. + Control output by managing SMT task times and adhering to procedures. + Report any quality issues to team lead and supervisor immediately. + Examine circuit boards to detect defects such as shorts, excess or missing solder, scratches, and cracks. + Conduct inspections for assemblies and verify conformance to specified dimensions. + Approve materials at inspection for all products, maintaining quality standards. + Record defects and use essential tools and equipment effectively. + Read and interpret assembly drawings, product-specific documentation, and work instructions. + Follow company policies on 6S and maintain discipline in the working area. + Participate in lean manufacturing and efficiency improvement projects. **Essential Skills** + Experience with SMT equipment and operations. + Ability to perform soldering and surface mount technology tasks. + Proficiency in using essential tools and equipment. + Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings and work instructions. + Understanding of MPI and BOM, basic electronics component values, and packages. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Attention to detail. + Autonomy and sense of responsibility. + Integrity in data management. + Teamwork skills. + Familiarity with ISO 9001 standards. + Experience with Fuji CP/IP/XPF/NXT operations. + Knowledge of IPC-610 standards. **Why Work Here?** This position offers a long-term opportunity for growth and development within a supportive work environment that values teamwork and efficiency. **Work Environment** The work environment is centered around PCB manufacturing with a strong emphasis on ESD safety. Employees are expected to adhere to the dress code and maintain a disciplined setup area, ensuring the highest quality standards. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Milpitas, California. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Milpitas,CA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on May 16, 2025. **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.