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
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