SMT Operator 

Full TimSMT Operator, (2nd Shift)e + Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with Company Match, PTO)

Job Type: Onsite

Shift: 2nd 

Hours: 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Hourly Range: $20.00 - $22.00 DOE, plus 10% shift differential

Location: Chatsworth, CA

 

Fralock is an engineered solutions provider of specialty components and subassemblies using advanced materials for high reliability, severe environment, and technically challenging applications. We develop and manufacture custom integrated solutions. Established in 1967, we are a critical solutions provider to Fortune 500 corporations, government, and targeted OEMs in a variety of industries including Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturing, Medical and Life Science, Aerospace and Defense, Industrial, Electronics, and Energy. Fralock is headquartered in Valencia, CA with manufacturing locations located throughout Northern and Southern California.

 

VISION

To be recognized by our customers as a leading solutions provider of proprietary engineered advanced materials for high reliability, severe environment, and technically challenging applications.

MISSION

To create value, profitably grow, and share our success with all stakeholders.

CULTURE

• Respect – We treat others the way they want to be treated.
• Integrity – We practice a high standard of ethics in our business dealings with customers, suppliers and employees.
• Responsiveness – We have a sense of urgency in responding to internal and external requests, and work proactively to solve problems.
• Excellence/Competence – We empower our people to continuously improve and execute high quality work.
• Teamwork – We work together to achieve Fralock business objectives by communicating at a high level, by listening and having clarity in our expectations of one another.
• Individual Accountability and Personal Responsibility – We do what we have committed to do when we committed to doing it.
• Continuous Improvement across all segments of the company

 

This position requires access to information controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the successful candidate must be a "U.S. person" as defined in the ITAR and EAR (which generally means (i) be a citizen or national of the United States; or (ii) be a lawful permanent resident of the United States; or (iii) have been admitted to the United States as a refugee, or have been granted asylum, as specified under applicable law.

Main Functions

An SMT operator monitors and maintains equipment used to create electronic circuits with surface mount technology. The primary functions involve operating an SMT machine to mount electronic components directly onto circuit boards.

 

Typical Duties

• Responsible for set-up, operations, and adjustment of surface mount equipment.
• Operates pick and place machines, screen printers, reflow ovens, AOI inspection, x-ray, and technical device cleaning machines.
• Mount components such as transformers, resistors, capacitors, integrated circuits sockets on panels or print circuit boards.
• Monitors/maintains equipment to meet company standards.
• Comply with company’s standards of ESD, IPC-a-610, work instruction and ISO procedures and company policies.

 

Required Skills

• Knowledge of production processes using SMT equipment and knowledge of IPC electronic components identification.
• Excellent work habits including good attendance, team player
• Ability to read and write English
• Willing and able to work different shifts, weekends as needed and overtime.
• Strong understanding of technical documentation and processes.
• Work independent with minimal guidance.
• Able to use a computer without assistance

 

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

 

Experience Requirements

• 0-2 years’ experience with SMT machines/equipment.
• Experience with PCB manufacturing or electronic assembly.
• Experience using My 300lx and 200lx pick and place, DEK, AOI and X-ray.

 

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to use both hands with fine dexterity.
• Repetitive motion of wrists, hands and fingers.
• Must have vision (with or without assistance) capable of seeing small objects at a close distance.
• Must be able to accurately place small objects in the appropriate location.
• Must be able to stand for entire work-shift.
• Must be able to climb stairs, squat and kneel. Must be able to push, pull, carry and grasp. Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a position.

Fralock 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.