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Job Title: SMT Operator Pay: $18.00/hour + DOE Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM Start Date: ASAP Looking to advance your career with a leading electronics manufacturer in Corvallis? Join our high-tech assembly team as an SMT Operator and play a vital role in producing high-quality printed circuit assemblies (PCAs). Working as part of a collaborative SMT cell under the guidance of the SMT Manager, you will be responsible for the mechanical setup, operation, and routine maintenance of surface-mount technology equipment—including feeder setup, stencil printing, reflow oven profiling, and pick-and-place machinery.

What You'll Do: As an SMT Operator, you will be responsible for Feeder setup & teardown: Prepare, load, and teardown feeders according to production schedules; verify physical component placement and labeling to minimize downtime and component loss. Stencil printer (GKG) setup: Align stencils, apply solder paste, set up squeegees, run test prints, and perform post-run cleaning per SOPs. Reflow oven setup: Load and execute the correct reflow profiles for each assembly run. Machine operation & setup: Adjust mechanical components (conveyors, nozzles, trolleys), load finished programs, run SMT pick-and-place equipment, and perform regular operational checks. Maintenance & troubleshooting: Perform routine preventative maintenance on SMT equipment and resolve mechanical machine issues. Quality & process verification: Coordinate with QA to inspect board accuracy, document deviations, and ensure output meets strict IPC quality standards. Cross-training & continuous improvement: Participate in designated cross-training on program verification and library maintenance to expand your skill set. What You'll Bring The ideal candidate for this role will have Experience & knowledge: Prior experience in electronics manufacturing or PCA assembly, with an understanding of component sensitivity and SMT assembly processes. Technical aptitude: Ability to work with digital assembly instructions, interpret technical documents, and assemble complex, small-scale components. Detail-oriented: Exceptional focus on quality, accuracy, and adherence to standard operating procedures. Teamwork & communication: Strong collaborative skills and adaptability to meet shifting project requirements.

Physical requirements: Ability to withstand prolonged periods of standing and Join Us in Corvallis? Consistent daytime schedule: Work Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Skill growth: Opportunities for cross-training on specialized production equipment and library maintenance. Supportive culture: Work within a quality-driven, safety-focused team environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Selectemp provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Selectemp will provide reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring and employment process.