Production Apprentice

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated individuals to join their Production team as Operators or Inspectors. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and PCBA processes. You will be trained to assemble electronic circuit boards, perform hand soldering, and operate various machines while adhering to high production standards. This apprenticeship provides a solid foundation for your career in electronics manufacturing, with a pathway for growth within the company. If you are eager to learn and thrive in a collaborative environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be adaptable to work alone or as part of a team.
• Studying towards Engineering Operative Certificate.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Hand soldering

Basic troubleshooting

Adaptability

Education

GCSEs at grades 9-3 (A*-D)

Engineering Operative Certificate

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 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 processes and workflow plans while reporting to the process supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Populating PCBAs with through-hole components within the pre-flow process while adhering to production documentation.
• Component kit prep and PCB cropping within the pre-flow process.
• To set up equipment needed to assemble the printed circuit assemblies, i.e., ladder racks and assembly frames.
• Hand soldering through-hole components within the hand-assembly process.
• Operating cropping and depaneling machines as well as PCBA cleaning machines.
• Learn and perform basic troubleshooting protocols and rework for non-conforming units.
• Ability to be flexible and handle priority changes as they occur.
• Meet expected daily production requirements.
• To carry out normal assembly tasks as required.

Qualifications

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