SMT Operator

Company: QPS Employment Group
Location: Oak Creek
Posted on: February 25, 2026

Job Description:

Position Title: SMT Operator Wage: $20.50/hour Shift: 1st and 2nd Hours: 06:00 am - 02:00 pm, 02:30 pm - 11:00pm Are your skills not being fully utilized? Reach your maximum potential by working with QPS! QPS Employment Group has a great opportunity available for a SMT Operator at a company in Oak Creek, WI. This is a potential to hire position for 1st and 2nd shift. Apply now! SMT Operator Responsibilities: - Set-up, operate, and shut-down feeders, screener, oven and wash equipment. - Assist in machine changeovers. - Perform daily and routine maintenance on feeders, screener, oven and wash equipment. - Pick parts for jobs and return parts to stock. - Clean Stencils and Squeegees; Wash boards - Knowledge of proper handling and disposal of related materials (solder paste and cleaning solutions). - Knowledge of proper mixing of related solutions (paste and thinner). - Keep work cell clean at all times. - Communicate crib, purchasing, manufacturing, and engineering problems to the Cell Lead. - Keep records of product work in progress (WIP). - Identify resistor color bands and wire colors (black, brown, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, violet, grey, white, silver, and gold). - Use of statistical process control techniques. - Push, pull, lift, and obtain/carry assembly parts requiring lifting 40 lbs. from floor height to shoulder height. - Keep product throughput data. - Other duties as assigned by the line coordinator. Requirements for SMT Operator: - High school education or equivalent - Experience in electronics manufacturing - Knowledge of electronic components. - Experience in the operation of SMT equipment is essential - Ability to read, understand and communicate in English both written and oral - Computer skills should include MS Office (i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook) - Able to lift up to 40 lbs. - Must be mechanically inclined. - Knowledge of wash, pick and place, screener, oven and related process functions. - Knowledge of SMT equipment and materials and their use. - Ability to work autonomously and be self-directed. Hand /eye coordination QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately! Why Work with QPS? - Access to sought-after positions with leading employers - Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process Best of all, our services are 100% free to job seekers! We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. greenfield@qpsemployment.com IND104

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