General Operator - Microelectronics / Soldering

Certain Advantage; Bolton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing firm in Bolton is seeking a General Operator responsible for assembly and manufacturing tasks, adhering to quality standards and procedures. Candidates should have strong soldering experience and be willing to work flexible shifts. The hourly rate starts at £24.78, increasing after 12 weeks, with opportunities for overtime. This is an initial 12-month contract with the potential for long-term employment.

Qualifications

• Very good soldering experience is required.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment is necessary.
• Willing to work flexible shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed standard assembly/manufacturing activities.
• Contribute to the efficient movement of work and information.
• Adhere to all health and safety requirements.

Skills

Soldering experience

Soldering under a microscope

Looming experience

PCB experience

IPC 610 certified

Dexterity for fine work

Attention to detail

Flexible

PC literate

ESD training

Job description

The General Operator will be responsible for the carrying out of manufacturing and self‑certification tasks within the deployed business, in accordance with product certification procedures, defined workmanship standards, allocated budgets and timescales to meet project objectives.

Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed standard assembly / manufacturing activities, adhering to all required procedures, quality standards, safety requirements and timescales.
• Contribute to the efficient movement of work and information in the manufacturing area.
• Adhere in all activities to agreed standards and behaviours.
• Comply with all health and safety requirements.
• Read and interpret layouts. Follow instructions. Work on own with minimal supervision.

Qualifications & Skills

• Very good soldering experience is required.
• Any experience of soldering under a microscope or in a similar environment would be great.
• Any Looming or PCB experience would be great.
• Previous background of working in a Production Technician or Assembly Operative role would be great.
• IPC 610 certified / trained preferred.
• Dexterity for fine work.
• Willing to work flexible shift patterns.
• Attention to detail.
• Flexible.
• ESD training.
• Desirable skills: PC literate.
• Colophony health surveillance.

This position will specifically require strong soldering experience; any prior microelectronics experience would also be great, such as soldering under a microscope. You will need experience working within a manufacturing environment. There are 3 positions working on standard days and 1 position working nights.

Hourly Rate: £24.78 ph, after 12 weeks the rate increases to £26.12 ph. Overtime hours (over 37 hours) are at normal hourly rate plus 50%.

Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long‑term thereafter).