City : Markham

Category : Hourly Direct Hire

Industry : Recruitment/Staffing

Employer : The Adecco Group

Adecco is currently hiring a full-time SMT Operator in partnership with a leading electronics manufacturing organization. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled manufacturing professional with SMT experience who is passionate about quality, precision, and working with advanced production equipment.

In this role, you will be responsible for operating and supporting Surface Mount Technology (SMT) production lines, ensuring products meet quality standards, IPC requirements, and customer specifications while maintaining efficient and safe production processes.

• Pay Rate: $17.60 to $19.00/h

• Location: Markham, ON

• Shift:

  • Night Shift : 11 pm to 7 am (able to train days/afternoons for 2 to 3 weeks (7am to 3:30 pm/ 3:30 pm to 12 am)

• Job type: Permanent | Full-time

• Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Responsibilities:

SMT Production Operations

• Set up and operate SMT production lines, machines, and feeders.

• Perform machine changeovers and feeder setup to support production requirements.

• Verify board assemblies prior to reflow.

• Ensure components are installed according to Bills of Materials (BOMs), assembly documentation, and View Station requirements.

• Perform parts taping and reeling activities when required.

• Monitor production processes and ensure continuous product quality throughout manufacturing.

Quality & Inspection

• Ensure workmanship meets IPC-610 standards and customer requirements.

• Conduct and verify complete first-off inspections before authorizing production runs.

• Identify assembly defects, process issues, or non-conformances and ensure corrective actions are completed before production continues.

• Stop production and escalate issues when quality concerns arise.

• Collaborate with SMT Technicians, Quality Control, and Supervisors to resolve manufacturing issues.

• Maintain quality standards and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Equipment, Inventory & Documentation

• Perform daily maintenance checks on SMT equipment and verify processes are completed according to documented procedures.

• Ensure accurate product scanning and traceability using Tecnomatix and View Station systems.

• Report scanning or tracking issues to the SMT Supervisor immediately.

• Support inventory management and material handling activities.

• Maintain production records and complete required system transactions accurately.

Safety & Housekeeping

• Handle and store materials, boards, and components according to ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) guidelines.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

• Follow company safety policies, procedures, and manufacturing standards.

• Assist other production areas as required and perform additional duties assigned by management.

• Be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks, including the lifting of materials and equipment when necessary.

Qualifications and Skills:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

• Certificate or Diploma in Electronics, Electronics Manufacturing, or a related technical program is considered an asset.

• Enrollment in a technical training program is considered an asset.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience operating SMT production lines.

• Experience in electronics manufacturing environments is required.

• Experience working with automated SMT equipment and processes.

• Strong knowledge of:

  • Surface Mount Technology (SMT)

  • Electronic assemblies

  • Through-hole components

  • Bills of Materials (BOMs)

  • Assembly drawings and documentation

• Ability to identify component values, polarity, and placement requirements.

• Familiarity with IPC-610 standards.

• Knowledge of ESD handling procedures and quality control systems.

• Experience working with production tracking systems such as Tecnomatix and View Station is considered an asset.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to follow detailed work instructions and documentation.

• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

• Dependable with excellent work habits and housekeeping practices.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Must be legally eligible to work, and reside in Canada

Are you interested in this position? Apply now! Our dynamic team of recruiters will reach out if you qualify for this role.

At Adecco our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values, Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customers at Heart, by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we’re making the future work for everyone.

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