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PCB SMT Operator

Salary Range
£17 - £24
£1 - £2 / mo

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Location Base
San Jose, CA
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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Transatlantic Parity
1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Job Summary

Summary:

The SMT Operator is responsible for the machine operations in the SMT department, which include machine set-up, line maintenance, and ensuring the performance of programs used on the SMT line.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the listed essential duties and responsibilities:

  • Work with internal Quality department to eliminate placement and solder process errors
  • Work with the engineering department to ensure programs, stencils, fixtures are ready prior to starting a new project
  • Read and interpret assembly drawings, work instructions, prints, procedures, and specifications used in the manufacturing of PCBs and systems
  • Verify kitted part numbers and values prior to loading necessary materials into SMT machines to avoid error
  • Perform visual inspection of SMT assemblies and feeder loading and set up with kits
  • Troubleshoot program, process, or machinery issues and notifies manufacturing engineer to rectify the issue
  • Operate and maintain paste printers, Fuji NXT/Aimex (pick and place machines), screen printer, reflow oven, and AOI machines

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

  • Technical Capacity
  • Collaboration
  • Thoroughness
  • Organization
  • Dependability
  • Adaptability

Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required of the position:

Education and Experience: A high school diploma or general education degree (GED); or a minimum of 1-2 years of related experience and/or training; or an adequate combination of education and experience that would demonstrate the capability to perform the role.

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Knowledge of part and component identification
  • Experience with hand placement and PCB Assembly skills
  • Working knowledge of IPC-610 standard and electronic assembly equipment
  • Proficient computer skills, including proficiency with MS Office, Adobe, Fuji Flexa, M-Edit, GC Prevue

Equal Employment Opportunities:

Megaforce Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Megaforce Corporation also complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.85 - $24.39 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

  • Signing bonus

Work Location: In person

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Corridor Intelligence

Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Electronics Manufacturing

Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for PCB SMT Operator roles across Megaforce Corporation's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Electronics Manufacturing.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £17 - £24 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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