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# SMT Inspector I

- **Company:** Gables Engineering, Inc.
- **Location:** South Miami, FL, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Configuration Management, Computer Literacy
- **Published:** October 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0128b5a2367e6283

## About the Role

* Basic English language skills
 * Able to read schematics and work instructions
 * Able to accurately solder small components
 * Basic computer skills
 * Accurate data entry skills - must be detail oriented, * High School Diploma or equivalent.
 * Minimum 1 year of assembly experience with soldering skills.
 * Surface Mount soldering skills preferred.
 * Experience in avionics manufacturing environment highly preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

 * Light Work- This role may require exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up 10 pounds of force frequently to lift carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Most essential functions are performed while sitting but walking and standing is occasionally required.
 * Manual dexterity is required in the assembly or fabrication of parts which may result in the repetitive motion of the wrists, hands, and fingers.
 * Visual acuity is required for visual inspection of boards involving small defects, small parts, and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.

## Description

The SMT Inspector is responsible for examining PC boards assembled by the Pick and Place SMT machine ensuring IPC-A-610 standards have been met working under close supervision of team lead and SMT supervisor., * Collect completed PC boards from the Vision area.

 * Update IFS Dispatch List with SMT inspector number.
 * Inspect PC boards based on AOI (Automated Optical Inspection) results.
 * Ensure that inspection is completed using IPC-A-610 standards with schematics, work instructions, and shop order that share the same revision number.
 * Document all defects found on PCB using KOHYOUNG AOI review procedure GMPR-1303.
 * Communicate excessive or repetitive defects to SMT supervisor.
 * Correct all PC board defects to ensure PC boards are compliant with applicable quality standards.
 * Clean all PC boards using the Batch Washer according to GMPR-1152 guideline.
 * Close order in IFS Dispatch List and package PC boards in the appropriate ESD boxes as per QAI-2006 guidelines.
 * Ensure all bins are properly packaged with correct amount of PC boards indicated on the shop order.
 * Place fully inspected and quality compliant boards on the 'Done' shelf.
 * Move completed PC boards to the next department listed on the router.
 * Clean own work area and maintain equipment.