SMT Operator I

Hayward  Industries. (NYSE "HAYW") is the largest manufacturer of residential swimming pool equipment globally, with a significant presence in the commercial pool market that is continuously growing.

Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Hayward designs, manufactures, and markets a full line of residential and commercial pool and spa equipment, including pumps, filters, heating, cleaners, salt chlorinators, automation, lighting, safety, flow control, and energy solutions at our company-owned facilities in North Carolina, Tennessee, Arizona, Rhode Island, Spain, and China. We have distribution facilities in France, Canada, and Arizona.

For over 80-years, Hayward has been enhancing pool ownership by manufacturing cutting-edge, advanced pool and spa equipment. Hayward listens to our customers' needs and ensures they are implemented during the design and manufacturing process.  The goal is to become the preferred brand of choice with every residential and commercial swimming pool and spa.

Position Overview:  Responsible for both automated surface and manual surface mount manufacturing. Assist with set-up operation, and adjustment of SMT equipment. Monitors and maintains equipment to meet company standards. May be responsible for quality assurance and documentation. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under close direction of Senior personnel in the functional area. (Senior SMT Operators and Manufacturing Engineering group). Reports to PCBA Lead/Supervisor. Works under moderate supervision.  

• Demonstrates knowledge, safety, and operation of SMT equipment by written work instruction, equipment manual and verbal instruction. Must be familiar with Surface-Mount Technology (SMT) electronic components and SMT assembly process
• Must learn the principles of ESD and use ESD & MSD precautions in material handling
• Must complete various Production and Quality control logs
• Must be able to read and comprehend a Bill of Material (BOM)
• Must be able to learn to operate automated SMT assembly equipment including, but not limited to, Stencil Printer, Pick and Place Machine, Reflow Oven, AOI, Storage Towers and stencil wash equipment (Specific machine training available)
• Within a reasonable time, complete a reading of area procedures
• Reports issues with area equipment and process in a timely manner. Completes machine Trouble Reports
• Must develop an understanding of SMT feeder & tape sizes as well as feeder and tape pitches
• Must be able to follow PCB assemblies through process and report discrepancies to Supervisor, line lead or SMT technician
• Must develop component identification knowledge
• Must be able to properly pick components from stock to set-up and re-load feeders
• Must be able to perform visual inspections of SMT assemblies as indicated by BOM’s and visual aids
• Must develop the ability to run SMT assembly and AOI equipment; startup, load recipe, error resolution, adjustments, production runs, shut down.
• Must be able to accurately sort and segregate good units from failed AOI assemblies
• Must be able to unload finished assemblies from equipment and store according to work instructions
• Must maintain general machine cleaning and upkeep based on PM schedules
• Must be familiar with and able to use hand tools, screwdrivers, pliers, cutters, etc.
• Must maintain a neat work area
• Must practice safe work habits and report unsafe conditions to supervisor
• Progress towards being responsible for quality, quantity and inspection of work performed
• Other duties may be assigned as required

• Ability to read and write in English to work from BOM’s, Visual Aids, assembly drawings, work instructions and complete a wide variety of production and Quality Control logs.
• SMT soldering ability including minor touch up, repair/replacement of fine pitch parts
• Must be able to use a microscope to verify component placement, orientation, and fine pitch repairs
• Willingness to operate machines and learn processes out of the normal SMT scope.
• Must possess basic computer skills and be comfortable using Microsoft Windows, Microsoft office products such as Word and Excel and a variety of machine computer interfaces (GUI’s).
• Must be able to understand, interpret and resolve error messages from varied machines
• Must have a general knowledge of manufacturing processes, electronics, and be able to read and interpret assembly prints, follow visual aids and written area work instructions
• Able to work with speed and accuracy and follow verbal instructions
• Able to communicate effectively and relate to co-workers
• Must have visual acuity to read prints, part numbers and interpret color codes on wires and components

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma/GED
• Must have 6 months - 2 years of experience in SMT