SMT Machine Operator- Travel
Plainview, Nassau County, New York, 11803, USA
Listed on 2026-10-09
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Manufacturing / Production
This position is a field-based role requiring travel to various customer locations, where you will be stationed within a reasonable commute of the job site. You should be prepared for long-term project commitments lasting three months or longer.
We facilitate travel-based contracts ranging from two to six months at manufacturing facilities throughout the United States.
Accommodations include a private hotel room, with provisions for family members and pets to join you.
Travel compensation is set at $25 per hour for time spent commuting to the assignment.
You will receive a daily stipend of $45 for food and fuel expenses, totaling $315 in tax-free weekly payments.
A minimum of 50 working hours is guaranteed each week, with overtime pay at 1.5x for any time exceeding 40 hours.
Work Site: Plainview, NY
Required Credentials
- J-STD-001 certification (regardless of active status) is valid until October 5, 2026; thereafter, an active certification is mandatory.
- IPC 610 certification (regardless of active status) is valid until October 5, 2026; thereafter, an active certification is mandatory.
- Possessing a J-Std. 7711/7721 rework certification is considered an advantage.
Compensation: SMT Operator $36/hr
Core Responsibilities
- Manage the operation of SMT machinery to ensure the front-end population workflow remains efficient and productive.
- Focus on executing pre-established production tasks rather than handling equipment setup, startup, programming, or parameter adjustments.
- Utilize specific hardware including Europlacer pick-and-place units, DEK Horizon 8 stencil printers, BTU six-zone reflow ovens, and both Koh Young 3D SPI and Nordson 3D AOI systems.
- Handle components supplied via trays and tape/reel, while performing manual solder paste loading for stencil printing processes.
- Contribute to the production of large surface-mount boards (approx. 18 x 20 inches) featuring a variety of components like ceramic capacitors, diodes, GaN FETs, and military-grade parts to maintain high-quality output.
- Assist in maintaining operational continuity by performing basic equipment troubleshooting, such as addressing feeder issues.
- Maintain a focus on production execution without the need for process parameter modifications or machine programming.
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