Dynamic SMT Technician – PCB Assembly & Line Setup

Redline Group; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Redline Group in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, is seeking an SMT Technician to join an electronics manufacturing team. You will set up Yamaha and Europlacer SMT production lines, load programmes, and run solder paste printing and reflow processes to ensure high quality PCB assemblies.

You will perform changeovers, inspect first-off units, monitor quality, and maintain detailed production records while adhering to ESD and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience operating or setting up SMT production lines.
• Understanding of electronic components, polarity and solder paste handling.
• Ability to follow work instructions and maintain production records.
• Willingness to learn and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Set up SMT equipment for production including feeders, components, stencils and job materials.
• Check component identities, values, orientation and feeder positions against production documentation.
• Load approved programmes and operate SMT placement equipment, solder paste printing and reflow processes.
• Complete product changeovers and first-off inspections, obtaining approval before production runs.
• Monitor production quality, identify defects and work with AOI and quality teams to resolve issues.
• Carry out basic fault-finding, routine equipment maintenance and production record keeping.
• Maintain component traceability, follow ESD and health and safety procedures, escalate production issues as needed.

Skills

SMT line operation

Production setup

Quality awareness

Documentation

Team communication

Tools

Yamaha SMT

Europlacer SMT

Job description

Redline Group in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, is seeking an SMT Technician to join an electronics manufacturing team. You will set up Yamaha and Europlacer SMT production lines, load programmes, and run solder paste printing and reflow processes to ensure high quality PCB assemblies.

You will perform changeovers, inspect first-off units, monitor quality, and maintain detailed production records while adhering to ESD and safety procedures.