Surface Mount Technology Operator - 1st shift

Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Operator – 1st Shift Monday – Thursday | 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM If you are dependable, detail-oriented, and ready to grow with a company that has a long-standing legacy in defense manufacturing, we encourage you to apply and become part of our team.  We are growing and looking for motivated individuals who want to learn our business and build a long-term career with us! Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Operators are responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and operating equipment used to assemble SMT electronic circuits. This role involves mounting electronic components onto printed circuit boards and collaborating with technicians and engineers to ensure product quality and performance. Who are we? Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. What began as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush evolved into a key contributor to the early aerospace industry in Southern California, supplying aircraft aluminum to pioneers such as Charles Lindbergh and companies like Douglas Aircraft Company and Lockheed Corporation. Today, Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions serving the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, delivering complex components and assemblies for commercial aircraft, mission-critical military and space programs, and advanced industrial applications. Our Tulsa, OK facility manufactures state-of-the-art circuit boards for defense customers. Why Ducommun? Recognized for an outstanding company culture – named one of Newsweek’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces Clean, climate-controlled work environment Strong opportunities for career advancement Competitive benefits package, including: Paid vacation and sick time Paid holidays 401(k) with company match Employee Stock Purchase Program Annual bonus plan Tuition reimbursement Job Summary & Essential Functions: Load and assist with setup and staging of product on SMT lines Perform setup and teardown of feeders for all pick-and-place machines Assist with setup and operation of pick-and-place equipment Perform manual placement of SMT and PIH components Collaborate with technicians and engineers to analyze PCB defect data Adhere to all general team member requirements and safety standards Properly handle and manage hazardous waste generated in the work area Perform additional assignments as required