Surface Mount Assembly Operator

We are seeking a Surface Mount Assembly Operator to become an integral part of our team! You will perform assembly line tasks as well as identify areas of improvement to increase efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Work with a team to assemble entire products or components
• Rotate through tasks for specific production processes
• Conduct quality inspections on products and parts
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in manufacturing, assembly, or other related fields
• Knowledge of Surface Mount Technology (SMT) processes and equipment (pick-and-place machines, screen printers, reflow ovens, AOI/X-ray inspection).
• Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings, bills of materials (BOM), work instructions, and soldering standards (e.g., IPC-A-610).
• Hand soldering skills for rework and touch-up of SMT and through-hole components.
• Understanding of component identification (resistors, capacitors, ICs, diodes, etc.) and polarity orientation.
• Familiarity with solder paste application and stencil alignment.
• Use of measurement tools (calipers, microscopes, magnifiers) for inspection and quality verification.
• Knowledge of ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) handling procedures.
• Basic troubleshooting of SMT equipment and processes.

Quality & Compliance

• Knowledge of IPC standards for electronic assembly.
• Ability to recognize soldering defects (bridges, cold solder joints, insufficient/ excess solder).
• Understanding of quality assurance practices and continuous improvement.
• Compliance with workplace safety, cleanliness, and 5S standards.

Soft Skills

• Attention to detail and accuracy in handling miniature components.
• Strong manual dexterity and good hand-eye coordination.
• Problem-solving ability for process or assembly issues.
• Ability to follow instructions and standard operating procedures precisely.
• Communication skills for reporting issues to supervisors or engineers.
• Teamwork and collaboration in a production environment.

Workplace Skills

• Time management to meet production schedules.
• Flexibility to work shifts and adapt to changing production needs.
• Recordkeeping and basic computer skills for logging production data.
• Reliability and consistency in meeting quality and output standards.

Education

Completion of High School or equivalent.

Experience:

0-2 years

Company DescriptionFOUNDED IN 1992, NANOWAVE TECHNOLOGIES INC. is vertically integrated designer and manufacturer of RF sensing and communications hardware.
The Nanowave group has more than 6,000 communications and SAR payload assemblies in orbit and more than 30,000 RF avionics assemblies on commercial and defense aerospace platforms.
Customers include many of the major space, aerospace, and defense OEMs in both the US and Europe.Company DescriptionFOUNDED IN 1992, NANOWAVE TECHNOLOGIES INC. is vertically integrated designer and manufacturer of RF sensing and communications hardware. The Nanowave group has more than 6,000 communications and SAR payload assemblies in orbit and more than 30,000 RF avionics assemblies on commercial and defense aerospace platforms. Customers include many of the major space, aerospace, and defense OEMs in both the US and Europe.