**Job Title: SMT Machine Operator** **Job Description** We are seeking a skilled SMT Machine Operator to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for loading and calibrating SMT machines, ensuring accurate component placement, and performing post-reflow inspections. This role requires attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards in PCB assembly. **Responsibilities** + Load SMT pick-and-place machine with components as outlined in provided documents. + Calibrate and align component pick-up locations. + Initiate Printed Circuit Board (PCB) assembly. + Report all assembly errors to the Lead and/or Supervisor. + Use a microscope to verify correct component placement and orientation. + Manually align components prior to reflow within approved guidelines. + Apply solder paste to PCBs using the MPM 100 or MPM 2500 printing equipment. + Bake populated PCBs using the reflow oven. + Perform post-reflow inspection and touch-up. **Essential Skills** + Familiarity with loading, calibrating, and operating SMT machines (SMT pick-and-place machines for PCB assembly). + Ability to follow detailed processes for placing components as outlined in provided documents. + Experience using a microscope to verify correct component placement and orientation. + Soldering skills to manually realign components prior to reflow. + Experience applying solder paste to PCBs using the MPM 100 or MPM 2500 printing equipment. + IPC certification or familiarity with IPC standards like 610. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience with scanning and inspection techniques. + Knowledge of surface mount technology and component handling. + Strong attention to detail and quality assurance skills. **Why Work Here?** This is a contract-to-hire role with ample room for advancement. Enjoy working in a brand new, spacious, and quiet building that feels more like a mall than a manufacturing environment. The facility includes an onsite gym, multiple cafes, a cafeteria with various food and snack options, outdoor seating areas for breaks or lunch, a game room, and many opportunities to join company clubs, such as a popular photography club. **Work Environment** This is a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The dress code is manufacturing casual, with provided HME coat and glasses. Work hours are available in two shifts: first shift from 5:30 AM to 2:00 PM (Monday-Friday) and second shift from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM (Monday-Friday). **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Carlsbad, California. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.