SMT Operator - 2nd Shift

JOB DETAILS

Job Location:

Frederick, MD - Frederick, MD 21703

Salary Range: $20.00 - $22.00 HourlyOUR COMPANY

As a manufacturing firm, ACDi's biggest differentiator is our people. We're here to do more than simply build "widgets". Our people offer solutions to challenging design and product development issues and are passionate about hitting customer delivery schedules and exceeding expectations. We approach each project understanding that achieving the highest quality possible is required for every step of the electronics design, engineering, and manufacturing process.

What we do day-in and day-out has a lasting, meaningful impact across many industries and in the lives of everyday people. At ACDi we create a seismic measuring system that prevents people from getting stuck in elevators during an earthquake; we defend our nation by helping to build gun turrets for tanks, communication systems for troops, and military avionics; we support NASA programs with communications systems that converse with launched vehicles.

We approach each project understanding that achieving the highest quality possible is required for every step of the electronics manufacturing process, because these projects help keep our country and people around the world safe, secure, and free. At ACDi, we’re more than just a contract manufacturer.

The SMT Operator will be responsible for setup, maintenance, and operation of assigned production equipment. This will be achieved using both automated equipment and manual placement methodologies, all while achieving goals for quality, efficiency, and productivity. This role will act as an integral team member to manufacturing engineering, quality and the extended SMT team on all new product introductions (NPI) and production runs.

• Setup, maintenance, and operation of automated Surface Mount Technology (SMT) assembly equipment which includes but is not limited to the following processes: screen printing, 3D solder paste inspection, pick, and place, reflow oven, x-ray, and automated optical inspection (AOI)
• Perform setup and changeover duties as required of MyData pick and place machines
• Operate, monitor, and replenish electronic components onto feeders across multiple MyData pick and place machines
• Work collaboratively with the Manufacturing Engineering department to provide real time data to improve processes and determine the root cause of any issues
• Perform in-process visual inspections and initiate first article processes for all electronic assemblies at the SMT
• Act as back up to other SMT Operators, Material Handlers and AOI operators in running the automated equipment within the SMT group

• High School diploma or GED required. Electronics technical school graduate is preferred.
• 3+ years of hands on experience with SMT assembly techniques, equipment and processes
• Previous experience with and training on IPC-A-610
• Previous experience with and training on J-STD-001

• Must be familiar with Surface Mount Technology (SMT), electronic components and assembly processes used throughout the industry
• Ability to use “Mantis” type microscopes to perform visual inspections of SMT assemblies as required
• Ability to identify and understand the different pitch and feeder type configurations for tape and reel, cut tape, tube based and JEDEC tray components
• Knowledge of electronics components commonly used in the industry. This will include full understanding of polarity, part marking information, package size and footprints on PWB’s.
• Ability to interpret and apply IPC-A-610 acceptability standards to meet and exceed customer requirements and specifications
• Ability to read,…