Paradigm is searching for a SMT Operator role to support our client, a leader in the electronics manufacturing industry. This role is responsible for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting surface mount technology (SMT) equipment—including Europlacer pick-and-place machines, reflow ovens, AOI systems, and stencil printers—according to detailed work instructions and quality standards. The ideal candidate has prior machine operation experience, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement. IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 certifications are preferred.
Type: 4 month contract-to-hire
Location: Vancouver, WA | Onsite
Benefits: Paradigm offers medical, dental, vision, life, 401K, PTO, and sick days.
As an SMT Operator you will:
• Obtain and maintain IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 certifications.
• Meet production requirements, including reading, understanding, and navigating Fusion documentation, passing the Component Identification quiz, and accurately performing in-process inspections.
• Operate Europlacer pick-and-place machines per work instructions.
• Load Europlacer trolleys following work instructions.
• Analyze Europlacer PROMON data to evaluate machine issues during production.
• Operate convection and vapor phase reflow ovens per work instructions.
• Operate stencil print equipment, X-ray machines, 3D AOI systems, SPI systems, and Vision Master per work instructions.
• Operate in-line and batch washers per work instructions.
• Assist inspectors at AOI review stations.
• Work efficiently across all SMT-related machines throughout the shift.
• Follow directions from the Lead and maintain effective communication.
• Perform depaneling operations per work instructions.
• Follow Quality Management System (QMS) procedures relevant to the position and assist in updating procedures and work instructions to reflect current processes.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on machines as required.
• Adhere to all Safety, Electrostatic Discharge (ESD), International Traffic in Arms
Regulations (ITAR), and QMS protocols.
• Maintain 5S standards and seek continuous process improvement.
• Serve as a role model by reinforcing Safety, ESD, ITAR, and QMS protocols.
• Actively participate in Lean initiatives and provide feedback on process changes to
ensure stability and sustainability.
• Use the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to track job status and time.
• Continuously pursue waste reduction.
Our skills and experience wish list includes:
• Prior experience operating machines
• Experience operating Europlacer pick-and-place machines.
• IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 certifications.
• Two years of experience operating SMT machines.
Paradigm offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, 401K, PTO, and sick days.
About Us, Paradigm
Want to love Mondays? It's possible when you love what you do. Paradigm is a staffing solutions firm dedicated to finding the perfect job for candidates. We're connected with some of the most innovative tech companies around, giving our employees that competitive edge needed in today's job market.
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