Machine Operator - Wave Solder & SMT Assembly

About the role

Jabil is looking for experienced Machine Operators for its Richardson, Texas site. The schedule covers three shifts, each Monday to Friday: 1st shift 7am-3:30pm, 2nd shift 3pm-11:30pm, 3rd shift 11pm-7:30am. Operators set up, run and maintain automated manufacturing equipment, especially automatic wave solder machines and SMT assembly lines, ensuring high-quality soldering of PCB connections.

Key responsibilities

• Set up, operate and adjust automated manufacturing machinery according to technical setup sheets
• Operate and maintain foam fluxers, using hydrometers to check specific gravity and resin ratios, and add bar solder, flux and alcohol as needed
• Dross the solder pot, perform daily maintenance, clean and adjust the flux density controller, and do weekly deep cleaning and flux drainage
• Keep board loaders and feeders stocked, pre-load feeders for upcoming runs, and log chemical and solder usage
• Check boards for soldering defects and component seating, run LSM machines to verify solder paste volume and enter data into the CIQ system, and carry out basic quality auditing, testing and troubleshooting
• Maintain production documentation, logs and maintenance records, and follow work directions from visual aids and setup sheets
• Keep the work area clean and organized (5S), sort tube fallout parts and monitor machine rejects
• Follow safety, health, environmental rules and company security policies

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least one year of related experience in automated manufacturing or wave solder operations, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain job-related certifications such as IPC standards

Required skills

• Proficiency with Automated Optical Inspection or X-Ray machines
• Reading setup sheets and basic computer data entry
• Use of measurement tools such as hydrometers, micrometers and calipers

What we offer

• Medical, dental, prescription drug and vision insurance with HRA and HSA options
• 401K match, employee stock purchase plan and paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement, life, AD&D and disability insurance, commuter benefits and employee assistance program
• Pet insurance, adoption assistance, annual merit increases and volunteer opportunities