Location: Reciente Laredo, MX, 88285
Business Unit: Energy Conversion Solutions
Posting Date: Sep 24, 2025
Job Description:
Job Summary
SMT and Through-Hole (TH) Hand Assembly Operators are responsible for assembling and inspecting Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBAs), including surface-mount (SMT) and through-hole components. This role involves manually placing and soldering components, following production schedules, and performing final inspections to ensure high-quality standards are met.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Follow standard work instructions to assemble electronic components on PCBAs using SMT and TH technologies
- Manually place components on circuit boards, ensuring proper alignment and high-quality solder joints.
- Perform final inspections of assembled PCBAs, identifying defects or discrepancies to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Operate and inspect SMT and TH tools, equipment, and basic hand tools (e.g., soldering irons, tweezers) necessary for assembly and inspection.
- Maintain accuracy and attention to detail when working with small electronic components.
- Follow production schedules, meet output targets, and report any defects or concerns to the supervisor.
- Keep workstations clean and organized, adhering to 5S methodology.
- Collaborate with team members to resolve assembly or quality issues and continuously improve work processes.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Good attention to detail and skill in working with SMT and TH components by hand
- Ability to operate and inspect basic hand tools used in electronic assembly.
- Ability to lift or carry up to 50 lbs and work in standing, walking, or bending positions for extended periods.
- Basic computer skills for entering inspection and production data.
- Basic math skills and familiarity with measurement tools (calipers, rulers, etc.).
- Knowledge of industry standards for PCB assembly and quality control is a plus.
Education / Experience
- Elementary school degree or equivalent.
- Experience in SMT and TH assembly, is preferred.
AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.0 billion.
AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 21,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK (NYSE:AME) is a component of the S&P; 500. Visit www.ametek.com for more information.
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