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# Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Lead

- **Company:** Triad Electronic Technologies L.L.C.
- **Location:** Phoenix, AZ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $56,160.0 - $62,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer Literacy, Automatic Programming
- **Published:** June 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8a48570e4dd0032e

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Technical Proficiency?, * Experience: 3 to 5+ years of hands-on SMT operations experience, with at least 1 year in a senior, lead, or supervisory capacity.

 * Technical Certifications: Active or prior IPC-A-610 or J-STD-001 certifications are highly preferred.
 * Equipment Knowledge: Proficiency with specific machine software (e.g., JUKI, Siemens, Universal, Yamaha) and profiling software (e.g., KIC).
 * Skills: Ability to read complex blueprints, schematics, and BOMs; basic computer skills for inventory and machine programming.
 * Physical Demands: Capability to stand for long periods and lift up to 35-50 lbs of feeders or material reels.
 * Other: Ability to read/write English and computer literate.

## Description

Job Summary: The SMT Lead coordinates daily production activities on the surface mount technology lines in a high-paced, quick job turn environment. This role ensures assembly schedules are met, quality standards are maintained, and SMT Operators are supported. The Lead balances hands-on machine operation and troubleshooting with team supervision and process improvement.

Coordinate SMT schedule and workload to ensure on-time delivery to internal/external Customers:

 * Review SMT Work Center queue and assign daily production priorities to SMT Operators to ensure deadlines are met
 * Communicate production scheduling concerns and/or status to Production Manager
 * Provide stand-in support for additional workcenters in the absence of the Production Manager

Ensure Product is built to Customer and IPC standards:

 * Review all SMT jobs and resolve any potential exceptions prior to jobs running; perform pre and post quote DFM
 * Review job instructions with SMT team just prior to running to ensure all questions are addressed and staff is adequately trained for assigned tasks
 * Identify and train to areas of opportunity with support of the Production Manager, Infrastructure and Quality teams
 * Continue to perform support/operational tasks in the SMT workcenter as needed

Continually improve efficiency of SMT operations:

 * Provide build specific feedback to the Management and Infrastructure to ensure build documentation is updated
 * Closely monitor quality of SMT line and identify areas for opportunity; discuss and respond to IPC 610 acceptability standards with Quality Assurance supervisor
 * Monitor use of consumable material and tools to ensure appropriate applications, efficient use and ready stock while managing to avoid overstocking situations
 * Identify opportunities for improvement and perform corrective action as necessary
 * Address machine downtime, troubleshooting both operational and machine related non-conformances


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