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# SMT Technician

- **Company:** Pro Tech Staffing Services
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $52,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer Programming, Datasheets
- **Published:** September 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/d5a07da5-807e-4429-b9cb-3a18649ee636/smt-technician

## About the Role

* 2+ years of SMT manufacturing experience
 * Experience with FUJI NXT, DEK, CAMALOT, KOH YOUNG SPI, laser marking, and reflow systems
 * Hands-on FUJI experience including feeder setup, calibration, and maintenance
 * SMT programming experience preferred
 * Ability to read technical drawings, schematics, and datasheets
 * Strong troubleshooting skills in a production environment
 * Understanding of manufacturing metrics (OEE, first-pass yield, downtime)
 * Ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods, * IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001 certifications
 * Experience with NPI, line setup, and production ramp-up
 * Familiarity with FUJI vision/alignment systems
 * Experience with structured problem-solving methods (5 Whys, Fishbone, Pareto)

## Description

We are hiring experienced SMT Technicians to support electronics manufacturing and surface mount production operations. In this role, you will operate, maintain, program, and troubleshoot SMT equipment to ensure process stability, quality, and production efficiency. Equipment includes FUJI pick-and-place systems, DEK screen printers, CAMALOT dispensers, KOH YOUNG SPI systems, laser marking equipment, and reflow ovens. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve yield, OEE, and first-pass quality. The ideal candidate has hands-on SMT manufacturing experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and experience optimizing equipment performance in a production environment., * Operate, set up, and optimize SMT production equipment to ensure quality and process stability

 * Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on SMT equipment including FUJI, DEK, CAMALOT, KOH YOUNG, laser marking, and reflow systems
 * Troubleshoot SMT process issues related to printing, placement, inspection, and reflow
 * Develop, modify, and optimize SMT programs and support feeder setup and equipment calibration
 * Support root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to improve equipment and process performance
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve yield, OEE, and first-pass quality


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