Job Title: SMT Technician

Location: Kochi, Kerala

Department: Manufacturing / Production

Experience: 1 - 4 Years

Employment Type: Full-time

Industry: Electronics Manufacturing / PCB Assembly

Education

- ITI / Diploma in Electronics, Electrical, or related technical discipline.

We are looking for a skilled and hands-on SMT Technician to join our manufacturing and production team in Kochi. The candidate should have practical experience in Surface Mount Technology (SMT), PCB assembly, machine operation, component placement, and troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities

- Operate and monitor SMT production machines, including Pick-and-Place machines, stencil printers and reflow ovens.
- Perform SMT machine setup, feeder loading, component loading and product changeovers.
- Assist with machine programming, setup verification and production activities.
- Monitor PCB assembly quality and identify component placement and soldering defects.
- Perform basic troubleshooting of SMT machine and production-related issues.
- Coordinate with the production and quality teams to ensure smooth manufacturing operations.
- Follow ESD safety procedures and proper handling of electronic components.
- Maintain production records and ensure adherence to quality and safety standards.

Required Skills





- Basic knowledge of SMT processes and PCB assembly.
- Familiarity with SMT machines, component handling, and electronic manufacturing processes.
- Ability to identify common PCB assembly and soldering defects.
- Knowledge of ESD handling, 5S, and workplace safety practices.
- Basic understanding of production documentation and traceability.
- Good attention to detail and ability to follow technical instructions.
- Willingness to work in a production environment and meet shift-based requirements, if applicable.

Preferred Experience

- Hands-on experience in an Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) or PCB assembly environment.
- Exposure to Pick-and-Place machines, solder paste printers, reflow ovens, or similar SMT equipment.
- Experience with production targets, quality inspections, and material traceability.
- Hands-on experience in SMT machine operation and PCB assembly.
- Knowledge of Pick-and-Place machines, feeder setup, and reflow processes.
- Understanding of electronic components and PCB assembly procedures.
- Basic knowledge of AOI inspection and soldering defect identification.
- Ability to identify and troubleshoot production issues.
- Valuable technical and problem-solving skills.

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