Production Apprentice

OSI Systems, Inc.; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated individual to join their Production team as a PCBA Builder. This exciting opportunity offers comprehensive training through a Government Apprenticeship Scheme, equipping you with essential skills in Surface Mount Technology and electronic assembly. You will be responsible for hand soldering, operating machinery, and ensuring quality in the production process. Ideal for those eager to learn and grow within a supportive team environment, this role promises a pathway to further opportunities within the company. Join us in making a difference in the world of electronics manufacturing!

Qualifications

• Must be adaptable and able to work independently or in a team.
• Studying towards an Engineering Operative Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Populate PCBAs with through-hole components following production documentation.
• Set up equipment for assembling printed circuit assemblies.

Skills

Hand soldering

Basic troubleshooting

Adaptability

Education

Engineering Operative Certificate

GCSEs (grades 9-3)

Tools

Cropping machines

PCBA cleaning machines

Assembly frames

Job description

Overview

OSI Systems companies have a long history of developing innovative solutions to bring a better quality of life to the world. Our OSI Electronics (OSIE) division is a diversified manufacturer of electronic devices and value-added manufacturing services.

We provide our customers with the manufacturing capabilities and purchasing power of a global Electronics Manufacturing Services provider. We deliver regional and personalized support best provided by a smaller company, striving to build lasting relationships and create close and valued partnerships with our customers. Our singular focus is to help security experts, clinical professionals, and high-tech developers solve real-world problems and issues.

Role Overview

With the support of a Government Apprenticeship Training Scheme, we will provide the skills to be proficient within our Production team, to learn the skills as an Operator or Inspector working within an SMT (Surface Mount Technology) environment, AOI, Xray, and NPI. The training scheme will provide a foundation to our products and customers, with the opportunity to progress to other areas within the Production team.

You will work towards the responsibility of a PCBA Builder, working within the PCBA process of hand assembly electronic, electro-mechanical circuit board assemblies. You will follow methods and sequence of operations in board building, hand soldering (predominantly TH/Conventional componentry), rework, and inspection on printed circuit boards, adhering to internal production processes and workflow plans while reporting to the process supervisor.

Responsibilities

1. Populating PCBAs with through-hole components within pre-flow process while adhering to production documentation.
2. Component kit prep and PCB cropping within the pre-flow process.
3. Setting up equipment needed to assemble the printed circuit assemblies, i.e., ladder racks and assembly frames.
4. Hand soldering through-hole components within the hand-assembly process.
5. Operating cropping and depaneling machines as well as PCBA cleaning machines.
6. Learning and performing basic troubleshooting protocols and rework for non-conforming units.
7. Ability to be flexible and handle priority changes as they occur.
8. Meeting expected daily production requirements.
9. Carrying out normal assembly tasks as required.

Qualifications

1. Must be adaptable, with the scope of working alone as well as part of a larger team with cooperation from supporting functions.
2. Studying towards an Engineering Operative Certificate.
3. Entry requirements: GCSEs at grades 9-3 (A*-D), ideally including English, Maths, and Science or equivalent.