Surface Mount Operator

United Safety and Survivability Corporation
Walker, MI

United Safety and Survivability Corporation is committed to delivering the most innovative and reliable safety and survivability solutions our customers can trust to protect life and property. As the global leader in our industry, we push boundaries by utilizing innovation to highly engineer and produce the next generation of safety and survivability technologies.

At United Safety we’re solving our industry's most important problems with talented individuals who share our passion to change the world. Our culture is fast-paced, energetic and innovative. We work to build an inclusive environment in which everyone, regardless of gender, race, religion, age, or background, can do their best work. We are fully committed to continuous growth and advancement; we will reinvest profits and resources into our employees, our processes and product innovation.

Job Title: Surface Mount Operator.

Summary:
The Surface Mount Operator is responsible for creating assemblies using surface mount technology components that are mounted directly onto the surface of printed circuit boards. This position will also be required to strategically optimize machine run time to increase efficiency and productivity.


Responsibilities:
As the Surface Mount Operator you will:

  • Program and operate SMT machinery including Automatic Stencil machine, Pick and Place, Reflow Oven, and Automatic Optical Inspection.
  • Read, interpret and understand bills of material.
  • Correct machine performance issues.
  • Understand and follow instructions, and inspection policies.
  • Maintain quality standards and schedules.
  • Document, share and suggest solutions to correct fabrication issues caused by current design.
  • Interface with engineering, supervisors, QC inspectors and co-workers.
  • Able to manage workload and machine capabilities as required.
  • Create and maintain programming documentation and SOPs.
  • Train additional personnel to operate equipment.
  • Maintain clean, organized, and safe work area.
  • Interface with facility maintenance to keep equipment fully operational.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

You’re a great fit for this position if this describes you:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 1-3 years of SMT experience preferred.
  • Experience operating Manncorp machinery.
  • Capable of monitoring machine performance, modifying and correcting.
  • Able to read and interpret bills of material.
  • Knowledge of ISO is a plus.
  • Proficient in current computer software: MS Applications Word, Excel, and an understanding of ERP systems.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail, professionalism, and diplomacy in producing error-free documents and interacting with diverse audiences.
  • Able to perform in a fast-paced, team environment, while responding and adapting to change favorably and quickly.
  • Safety is at the forefront of your mind and you follow all policies to promote a safe working environment.
  • You bring with you a positive attitude and the ability to work cohesively in a team environment.
  • Help United Safety operate effectively by adhering to attendance and punctuality standards.
  • Understand that you are part of a growing company, you have no concerns with and able to work extended hours/over-time as needed as well as some Saturdays to support that growth.

Here at United Safety, we embrace the core values that make us great.

P A S S I O N to build the future together.

People Attitude Service Safety Innovation One Company Nimble.

This position description is intended to guide the activities of the person in this role. It is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person in this role, nor is it intended that this description represents all the work that may be required of a person in this position.



United Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About United Safety and Survivability Corporation:

Founded in 1984 by entrepreneur Christian Hammarskjold, our company began in a garage with just a few products and a dream to innovate better, safer transit solutions. Since then, we’ve grown in both size and scope; introducing several new products and applications across a wide range of industries. Even as we continue to grow, our mission stays the same. We’re uniting passions, ideas, people, and solutions to protect and save lives through constant innovation. OUR VISION & MISSION Our Vision: To build the next generation of safety and survivability technologies. Our Mission: United Safety and Survivability Corporation is committed to delivering the most innovative and reliable safety and survivability solutions our customers can trust to protect life and property.

Posted 2026-02-06

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