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Job Title: PCB SMT Technician

Type of Role: Direct Hire

Shift / Hours: Monday – Friday 8am-4:30pm

Location: Burlington, Kansas

Salary Range: 80K to 100K 

Job Summary
The PCB SMT Technician is responsible for leading, sustaining, and optimizing Surface Mount Technology (SMT) production processes in a high-mix, high-reliability PCB assembly environment. This role ensures equipment readiness, process stability, quality compliance, and throughput performance across the SMT line.

This position provides hands-on technical leadership, independently troubleshoots process and equipment issues, supports continuous improvement initiatives, and mentors technicians and operators to strengthen in-house capability. The SMT Technician works closely with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Production teams to support new product introductions (NPI), maintain process control, and achieve safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery objectives.
 

Role and Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate SMT equipment including screen printer, pick-and-place machines, reflow oven, AOI, and X-ray systems
• Perform full line changeovers and first article inspections
• Troubleshoot placement, solder, reflow, and process-related defects
• Optimize throughput, yield, and line efficiency
• Apply IPC-610 / J-STD standards (certification preferred; training provided)
• Read and interpret assembly drawings, BOMs, and process travelers
• Mentor and train technicians and operators
• Support NPI builds and customer requirements
• Maintain documentation and production records
• Enforce safety and 5S standards
 

Skills and Experience:

• 3–5+ years of hands-on SMT line experience in PCB or electronics manufacturing
• Proven ability to troubleshoot independently across multiple equipment types
• Strong understanding of SMT components, soldering processes, and inspection standards
• Experience in high-reliability or regulated environments preferred
• U.S. work authorization required

Preferred
• Experience with multi-layer, HDI, or rigid-flex boards
• IPC-610 certification
 

Perks and Benefits:

• Relocation Package, Benefits: medical, dental vision, healthcare, Life andAD&D Insurance, PTO/FTO, Sick Time, Retirement Options, Bonus, 10 paid holidays, 

About the Company:

The Company specializes in fast-turn, high-reliability PCB assembly and electronic manufacturing services for innovators, engineers, and hardware startups. Whether you’re building the next big thing in defense, aerospace, medical, or advanced commercial tech, we provide precision manufacturing with the security and confidentiality your IP demands.

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Balance Staffing is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

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