Surface Mount Operator

Category: Manufacturing
Location: Salem, VA 24153
Pay: $17.00 Hourly
Posted: 7 days ago
Status: Open

Description

Surface Mount Operator


Join a high-tech manufacturing team operating advanced equipment that builds electronic products used worldwide.


What's in it for you?

Elwood Staffing associates are eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package plus an exclusive savings program, including:

  • Medical/Vision/Dental/Rx plans
  • Holiday Pay
  • Teladoc (online care)
  • Referral Bonus Incentive
  • Weekly Pay
  • 401k
  • And More!

Surface Mount Operator Details:

  • Temp-to-Hire position
  • $17.00 /hour
  • Full Time work available
  • First Shift (Monday through Friday from 06:00am to 03:30pm)
  • Set up, operate, and monitor SMT pick-and-place equipment used in circuit board production.
  • Load component reels, perform changeovers, and verify machine setup for production runs.
  • Inspect circuit boards for component placement, solder quality, and manufacturing defects.
  • Troubleshoot minor machine issues, clear jams, and communicate recurring problems to supervisors.
  • Follow work instructions, bills of materials, and production documentation while meeting quality and output goals.

Surface Mount Operator Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Previous SMT, electronics manufacturing, machine operation, or PCB assembly experience preferred.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
  • Strong attention to detail, hand-eye coordination, and ability to work with small electronic components.
  • Ability to inspect circuit boards using magnification tools and identify quality defects.
  • Must be comfortable standing and working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment throughout the shift.
  • Applicant may be subject to a background check
  • Pre-employment drug screen (Excluding THC) is required as a condition of employment

*A conviction record will not necessarily prevent you from being employed. You will be required to complete and submit a questionnaire. We will consider your age at the time of the offense, when the offense occurred, the seriousness and the nature of the offense, as well as any rehabilitation to determine your employability.


We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and celebrate diversity at all levels of our organization.


How to Apply:

Visit, email, call, or text us today! Walk-ins are welcome! Feel free to apply online at www.elwoodjobs.com!


Roanoke, VA

1919 Electric Rd.

Salem, VA 24153

(540) 444-0050

roanoke.va@elwoodstaffing.com



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*See above for qualifications

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