Precision in Every Placement – Join Us as an SMT Operator (2nd Shift)
$23–$25/hr | Monday–Friday | 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM | Maple Grove, MN

PDS Tech Commercial, partnering with a leader in electronics manufacturing, is seeking a skilled Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Operator to join our 2nd shift team. In this role, your precision, technical skill, and attention to detail will directly impact the quality of advanced electronics used in critical applications across industries.

What You’ll Do

As an SMT Operator, you’ll be at the heart of the production process—setting up, running, and maintaining SMT equipment while ensuring every product meets IPC-A-610 & J-STD-001 Class 3 quality standards. You will:

Set up and align solder paste stencils, apply solder paste, and verify accuracy.

Load and replenish components in SMT pick-and-place machines, checking for correct positioning, values, and polarity.

Follow engineering documentation to process assemblies for consistent, high-quality solder joints.

Monitor and manage floor stock inventory, reporting low or expired materials.

Perform preventative maintenance, cleaning, and minor repairs on SMT equipment.

Collaborate with engineers to run new product introduction (NPI) builds.

Conduct X-ray inspections, rework, and solder touch-ups under a microscope.

Maintain clean, organized, and FOD-free work areas while following all safety practices.

What You Bring

Required:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience in SMT equipment setup, operation, and troubleshooting.

Ability to read blueprints and follow technical documentation.

J-STD & IPC-610 certification (or ability to obtain).

Ability to perform microscope soldering and repetitive precision tasks.

Preferred:

Experience programming SMT equipment.

Familiarity with AS9100 and ISO quality systems.

Why Join Us

At PDS Tech Commercial, we value skill, dedication, and teamwork. You’ll be part of an organization that is Military Friendly®, committed to supporting veterans and reservists. Our partner’s Maple Grove facility is certified to the highest industry standards, ensuring you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a clean, professional environment.

You’ll enjoy:

Competitive pay and steady 2nd shift schedule.

Opportunities to work on cutting-edge electronics for aerospace, defense, and medical applications.

A culture that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Take Your Career to the Next Level

If you’re ready to put your precision and technical skills to work in a high-impact role, apply today and join a team where your work truly matters.

AbelConn is a US ITAR facility and positions with AbelConn involve the release of export controlled goods either directly to employees or through the employee’s movement within the facility. As such, AbelConn will require necessary information from all applicants upon an applicant’s acceptance of employment to determine if any export control exemptions or licenses must be filed.

Pay Details: $23.00 to $24.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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