Production Apprentice

OSI Systems, Inc.; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Production Operator or Inspector in the SMT environment. This role offers a unique opportunity to learn essential skills in electronic manufacturing, including hand soldering and troubleshooting. You'll be part of a dedicated team committed to quality and precision in producing electronic devices. With a strong focus on personal development and training, you'll have the chance to grow within the production team and contribute to innovative solutions that enhance quality of life globally. If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career in electronics manufacturing, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Must be adaptable to work alone or in a team.
• Studying towards 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 at grades 9-3

Tools

Cropping machines

PCBA cleaning machines

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 hand assembly electronic, electro-mechanical circuit board assemblies. To 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 process 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. To set up equipment needed to assemble the printed circuit assemblies, i.e., ladder racks and assembly frames.
4. Hand soldering through-hole components within hand-assembly process.
5. Operating cropping and depaneling machines as well as PCBA cleaning machines.
6. Learn and perform basic troubleshooting protocols and rework for non-conforming units.
7. Ability to be flexible and handle priority changes as they occur.
8. Meet expected daily production requirements.
9. To carry 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 Engineering Operative Certificate.
3. Entry requirements: GCSEs at grades 9-3 (A*-D) ideally including English and Maths and Science or equivalent.