The SMT Technician II position is responsible for monitoring, evaluating, reporting, and improving the performance of all manufacturing equipment and machines. The incumbent performs evaluation, preventative and corrective maintenance, including immediate repairs on a variety of equipment utilized in the production process. As part of the Operations team, they will work with Production Line leadership, Product, Process, Quality, and Test engineers on multiple product lines supporting both commercial and government value streams.
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Assists in maintaining equipment including cleaning, lubrication, minor repairs and adjustments, programming and determining appropriate action for mechanical, electrical pneumatic and hydraulic equipment failures
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Operates and troubleshoots SMT equipment to include printer, adhesive station, chip shooter, pick & place, reflow oven, X-Ray, wash, AOI unit, paste height and measurement
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Assists with compilation and analysis of cell board product yield and supports engineering continuous improvement efforts
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Accurately enters data associated with the SMT process
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Monitors and improves SMT line process activities
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Interfaces with engineering to incorporate changes and cost savings
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Reads and interprets electronic assembly drawings, layouts, Bills of Materials (BOMs), Standard Operating Details (SODs) and ISO Procedures
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Supports production delivery requirements, by developing and reviewing visual control charts, and assisting continuous improvement efforts
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Identifies root cause, and systematically solves issues on equipment and end product, aiding engineers, other technicians, and operators
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Ensures that equipment complies with departmental and company standards
Requirements:
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Associates degree or vocational certificate in a technical program or the equivalent combination of education and experience
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Minimum three years of experience
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IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 certifications, or ability to obtain within the first 60 days
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Knowledge of the use of mechanical hand tools, soldering equipment.
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Ability to interpret layouts
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Understanding of material and component types, styles, symbols and color codes.
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Skilled in problem solving techniques and methods (process, product, procedure). Experience with continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing preferred.
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Working knowledge of electronics, pneumatics, hydraulics and mechanical operations/systems.
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May require handling or exposure to chemicals used in the production area.
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Continuous standing during daily support initiatives. Occasional lifting and moving of material and fixtures over 25 pounds and up to 60 pounds. Infrequent movement of equipment with casters in excess of 100 pounds
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Ability to obtain a US Government granted security clearance, if necessary
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Knowledge of tolerances of 25 mils center to center
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Good computer skills (Ability to use Microsoft Office)
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Good oral and written communication skills
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Successfully complete and demonstrate the ability to perform the requirements of the following programs:
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All Manufacturing Training Programs
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Handling
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First Piece Certification
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Component Identification
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Right-To-Know
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Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
Sypris Electronics, LLC provides goods and services to the U.S. Government and other prime contractors and is obligated by its contracts with those entities, as well as by various federal laws and regulations regarding security and export control, to restrict access to certain goods, services, and/or any related information. Accordingly, Sypris Electronics has a policy of only hiring U.S. citizens. Upon employment all employees have to provide evidence verifying U.S. citizenship.
Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit https://www.e-verify.gov.
Pre-employment drug screening required.
Sypris Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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