# SMT Machine Operator (Swing)

> Vanguard EMS, Inc. · Beaverton, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-04-07

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** SMT

## Description

The **SMT Machine Operator** collaborates directly with Team Coordinator and department supervisor to ensure printed circuit boards are assembled to specification in a timely manner. This position is key to company quality standards.

**Vanguard EMS,** Inc. is in the service business. Even with Vanguard’s state of the art technology, vast manufacturing capability, and leading-edge information tools, we wake up every day thinking about how best to serve our customers, suppliers, and the communities in which we live.

## Requirements

**What you’ll do:**

-   Perform machine set-up, clean-up, and surface mount machine operation according to standard operating procedures
-   Maintain quality documentation for set-up, machine operation, inspection results, and daily operations
-   Perform material activities required to maintain accurate control of all material staged in machine area
-   Perform minor maintenance as required to operate machines in an efficient manner
-   Support continuous improvement by looking for opportunities for improvement and working projects
-   Maintain a clean and highly organized area and perform other duties as assigned.

**What you’ll need:**

-   High-level critical thinking, attention to detail, analysis, and oral and written communication skills
-   Demonstrated highly motivated strong leadership and teambuilding skills with self-motivation, problem solving abilities, team spirit and a “hands on” mentality.
-   Effectively manipulate extremely small and/or fragile components and tools.
-   Ability to use visual aids, complicated drawings to verify quality products.
-   Knowledge of common manufacturing processes and/or equipment operation Education and/or Experience
-   High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent
-   Ability to obtain J-STD and IPC certification within 90 days. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
-   SMT Machine Operations 1+ year experience
-   J-STD and IPC Certification

## Benefits

Employees enjoy benefits package including:

-   Medical, Dental & Vision
-   401K (with employer match)
-   Paid time off
-   Paid holidays
-   Profit sharing

## Apply

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