SMT Machine Operator I, 1st shift 5:30am-2:00pm (Monday-Friday)

HME has been creating innovative products for the drive-thru and pro-audio industries since 1971. From the very beginning, we've known these solutions would never have happened without the customer-focused people who make up our company. HME has a team environment with a culture of collaboration, learning, and growth. With subsidiaries located in California,  Missouri, Canada, UK, India, and China, companies around the world depend on HME for clear, reliable communication solutions. From setting the standard for drive-thru headsets and timer systems in the quick service restaurant (QSR) industry to developing professional audio equipment used in the Olympic Games, HME strives to create the newest, most innovative products on the market while providing quality care and attention to its customers. Come join our team!

We are currently recruiting for an SMT Machine Operator I. In this role, you will performs SMT machine placement and assembly of surface mounted components on Printed Circuit Boards (PCB). This is a 1st shift position working 5:30am - 2:00pm

What you will do in the position:

• Load, calibrate, and operate SMT machine
  • Load SMT pick-and-place machine with components as outlined the documents provided
  • Calibrate and align component pick-up locations
  • Initiate Printed Circuit Board (PCB) assembly
  • Report all assembly errors to the Lead and/or Supervisor
  • Applies solder paste to PCBs using printing equipment.
• Component inspection
  • Use the microscope to verify correct component placement and orientation
  • Manually align components prior to reflow within approved guidelines
  • Uses X‑ray inspection equipment to evaluate component solder joints for acceptance in accordance with quality standards.
• General support
  • Maintain general cleanliness of the SMT Production area and equipment
  • Apprises Lead and/or Supervisor of all unresolved and/or potential problems which may affect the production schedule or quality of work
  • Performs all other tasks as assigned by the Lead and/or Supervisor.

What you will need to succeed in this position:

• Qualifications
  • Must have good vision.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings, documents, and aides as required.
  • Excellent eye-hand coordination.
  • Basic soldering skills.
• Experience
  • Experience is not required; demonstrated aptitude and willingness to learn are essential.
• Education
  • High School Diploma - Required
•  Prolonged walking and standing may be required

The starting rate is $18.00. Our benefits package includes tuition reimbursement; 3 weeks paid vacation your first year, paid holidays, medical, vision, and dental coverage, pet insurance, life insurance, and 401K contributions.

The work environment described here are representative of those that an employee would work within. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. This job requires frequent contact outside the department or company and the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate with occasional loud noise. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, works in high, precarious places, is exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, and is regularly at risk of electric shock.