ASAP Start SMT Production Operator – 2 Shifts, Permanent

MTrec Ltd; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Accessible site

ASAP start

Job summary

MTrec Ltd's client is seeking a permanent Production Operative to join their SMT manufacturing team in a full-time role. You will set-up and operate SMT lines, handle material kitting to SMT feeders and monitor process quality from start to finish.

The role requires reading technical drawings, working with MRP/ERP systems, and flexibility to work 6am-2pm or 2pm-12am on weekdays. An ASAP start is available, with a competitive salary and a generous bonus scheme.

Qualifications

• Good all-round education is preferred.
• Numerate and able to read technical drawings and routings.
• Clear understanding of modern electronic circuit boards and assembly techniques.
• Excellent communication skills across levels (written & oral).
• Flexibility to work shifts (including night shift) as required.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and operate SMT assembly lines (solder paste, SMT placement, reflow & inspection).
• Kit materials to SMT machine feeders and de-kitting at end builds.
• Monitor machine outputs and report variances to Production Engineering as required.
• Online component identification/verification when reels are changed over.
• Physical count and reconciliation of materials for stock checks and kitting.
• Support first-off build/inspection at start-up of new builds.
• Ensure adherence to TPM procedures and site safety standards.
• Maintain records for SMT build, inspection, routing, and hand assembly transitions.

Skills

Numeracy

SMT pick & place

Tech drawings

Communication skills

Shift flexibility

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

MTrec Ltd's client is seeking a permanent Production Operative to join their SMT manufacturing team in a full-time role. You will set-up and operate SMT lines, handle material kitting to SMT feeders and monitor process quality from start to finish.

The role requires reading technical drawings, working with MRP/ERP systems, and flexibility to work 6am-2pm or 2pm-12am on weekdays. An ASAP start is available, with a competitive salary and a generous bonus scheme.