AOI Technician

Orion Electrotech; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Basingstoke is seeking an AOI Operator to operate and validate 2D & 3D AOI systems for PCB product quality assurance. The ideal candidate will work closely with engineers, conduct inspections, and ensure compliance with IPC standards. This role offers a competitive salary between £28,000-£32,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Fantastic Benefits package

Compressed hours

Qualifications

• Flexible and adaptable with attention to detail for AOI equipment.
• Comprehension of IPC standards required.
• Previous certification in IPC standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct first-off inspections with production engineers.
• Perform full batch inspections according to IPC standards.
• Document process indicators and any faults.
• Read manufacturing drawings for build conformance.
• Utilize a computer-based system for production notes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Adaptability

Understanding of IPC standards

Tools

AOI equipment

X-Ray inspection equipment

Job description

AOI Operator

Location: Basingstoke

Reports To: Production Lead

Salary: Competitive/ £28,000- 32,000 plus bonus

Compressed hours - 7.30-5pm Monday to Thursday

Fantastic Benefits package

The AOI Operator Role

The TechPoint Group, are now one of the largest UK-owned CEMs.We supply EMS and supply chain services to leading technology companies across the UK and Europe. We operate from a modern, clean environment to support customers in the commercial, space, defence, transport, audio, motorsport, and instrumentation sectors. We have opened a new world-class facility and are looking for new talented people to join us on this exciting journey.

The primary AOI Operator role is involved in operating our 2D & 3D Mirtec AOI systems for the validation of complex PCBA products. You will be working within a team responsible for the inspection/conformance of PCB assemblies to IPC manufacturing standards at levels 2 & 3. Technicians are required to verify or decide the acceptability of products to comply with IPC standards.

As part of our production workflow and quality team you will be interfacing with production engineers to provide feedback on first off and full production builds. Operating our AOI systems for full product conformance and collecting data and information to record om our internal system for process improvement.

Responsibilities of the AOI Operator

• Working with engineers to validate first off inspection in conjunction with IPC or J-STD levels
• Full batch inspection in conjunction with IPC or J-STD level
• Documenting process indicators and faults
• Read and understand manufacturing drawings for orientation for build conformance
• Using our computer-based system for time booking and recording production notes

Experience of the AOI Operator

• Essential Flexible, adaptable with attention to detail to ensure the use of AOI equipment
• Essential Comprehension of IPC standards/previous of current certification
• Desirable - AOI programming and de-big
• Desirable Re-work of SMT components
• Desirable Use of X-Ray inspection equipment

Equal Opportunities Statement

TechPoint Group is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We value diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

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