SMT Operator
Join our team at the Alicat Scientific headquarters in Tucson, Arizona!
Alicat Scientific, Inc. is seeking an SMT Operator to operate and maintain our Surface Mount Technology (SMT) machines. Duties of the SMT Operator include but are not limited to loading and operating SMT machines, troubleshooting and diagnosing errors, performing quality inspections to identify defects, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Experience with Mycronic equipment is preferred, though proficiency with comparable SMT systems will also be considered.
Core Competencies
- 2–3 years of experience on Mycronic or similar equipment
- High attention to detail
- Ability to read PCB layouts and work instructions
- Basic computer skills
- Understanding of electronics manufacturing processes
Day in the Life
- Prepare and load machines
- Inspect boards for defects (misaligned components, solder bridges, etc.)
- Troubleshoot and diagnose errors and adjust machines to improve placement accuracy
- Clean and maintain equipment
- Record production data, defects, and machine performance
- Work with engineers, quality teams, and production supervisors to keep the line running
smoothly
About Alicat Scientific
Alicat Scientific, Inc. has been manufacturing and servicing high‐quality mass flow and pressure devices since 1991, growing every year for the past 25 years. Each instrument is custom‐made for the end user. Our product is applicable in unlimited markets. From healthcare to aerospace, we design, test, build and apply our products to almost every niche. We believe our employees are the drivers of our growth and the reason we keep improving year after year. Our employees enjoy:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance plans
- 401k with up to 5% match and vesting schedule
- Tuition reimbursement
- Earned PTO
- Paid holidays
- Parental leave