SMT Operator (NVD) - Day/Swing Shift - Foxconn Industrial Internet

Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Operator 

Shift: Day or Swing

San Jose, CA 

Job Type: Full-Time / Contracted (Potential for Permanent Conversion) 

About the Company 

Foxconn Industrial Internet (Fii) is a world-leading provider of design and manufacturing services for communication network equipment, cloud infrastructure, precision tools, and industrial robotics. Fii delivers intelligent manufacturing solutions for next-generation electronic products, powered by an Industrial Internet platform. 

Position Overview 

The Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Operator is responsible for supporting PCB assembly operations by loading materials, setting up and operating SMT equipment, monitoring production performance, and ensuring product quality. This role requires strong attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Set up and operate SMT pick-and-place machines  

• Set up and operate automatic and semi-automatic stencil printers  

• Operate reflow ovens for mass soldering processes  

• Load materials and monitor machine performance during production  

• Perform manual component placement as needed  

• Conduct detailed visual inspection of PCBs to ensure quality standards are met  

• Perform routine machine maintenance and basic troubleshooting  

• Operate equipment such as Hitachi, ASM, GSM, MPM, and DEK machines (training provided) 

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or GED required  

• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered  

• Experience 

• 1–2 years of experience operating SMT equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment  

• Language 

• English proficiency required  

• Mandarin proficiency is a plus  

• Technical Skills 

• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, ESD standards, SPC, and IPC-A-610  

• Ability to read and interpret process documentation, including bills of materials (BOMs) and assembly drawings  

• Strong component identification skills  

• Good organizational skills with the ability to track and count materials accurately  

• Strong verbal and written communication skills  

Pay range: $21-22/hr
Non-Exempt Status

 Foxconn Assembly, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).  All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. 
  
Foxconn Assembly, LLC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.