I'm new to SMT's, how do I locate pin 1 on SMT and location on PCB?

there may be a slanted edge on one side/corner of the component. or as the other person suggested a white or any colored marker on the component. on the board there should be references as to which location is start or 1. try searching for a IPC training book i have access to them but i'm working right now so i dont want to be snooping around our PCB department as that would raise eyebrows(i shouldn't be answer questions on here while i'm working) he he he.