Production Assistant

HR Duo, Ltd.; Picket Piece; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Custom Interconnect Ltd is seeking a Production Assistant to join our PCB assembly team in the UK. You will support efficient, high-quality production of circuit boards and perform hands-on tasks from preparation to testing in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You should have experience in production or assembly, strong attention to detail, good manual dexterity and the ability to follow procedures precisely.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a production or assembly role within a similar manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Focused on detail with a ‘Right First Time’ attitude.
• Manual hand dexterity and strong use of fine motor skills.
• Ability to work individually meeting own targets and as part of a team working towards shared goals.
• Flexible; willing to learn new tasks and assist in different areas of the production processes as required.
• Excellent level of communication skills with the ability to relay information at a level relevant to the audience.
• The ability to follow instructions and understand works orders.
• Use of fine tools and microscopes advantageous.
• Experience in PCB production processes is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Product Preparation and Assembly: Build products per SOPs and customer specs
• Machine Operation: Run and monitor production and test equipment
• Product Testing: Use provided test equipment to test finished boards
• Packaging and Labelling: Pack finished products and apply labels to meet shipping deadlines
• General paperwork: Complete history sheets, serial numbers, data entry, and support production workflows
• Quality: Identify and report product quality issues, maintain right-first-time quality and traceability

Skills

Production experience

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

Company Information and Introduction

At Custom Interconnect we plan to succeed and never fail! Our values dictate that we have an unrivalled passion for providing the best Electronics Manufacturing Support on offer, with an honest and open attitude to business.

Our vision is to be customers’ first choice for the manufacture of mission critical, high technology electronics, adding value globally, and we are dedicated to delivering innovation and service excellence by investing in; design, build and fulfilment of our Customers Products.

Formed in 1987, as a company CIL have grown steadily to become one of the major Electronics Manufacturing Service companies available today. Located in Andover, Hampshire, our manufacturing facilities comprises 80,000sq ft of modern production space to meet our customers’ needs.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Hours: 38.5 hours per week; Monday - Thursday 08:30 - 17:00, Friday: 08:30 - 15:30

Contract: Permanent

Department: Conventional - BP2

As a Production Assistant you will work as part of a team to produce printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), supporting the efficient and high-quality production of goods within a manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for carrying out a range of hands‑on production activities; day-to-day you will primarily focus on general product and board preparation tasks as well as supporting on testing, product builds as required to ensure effective running of production and efficient product output.

At CIL we encourage a ‘right first time’ and quality first mindset. All our team members are responsible for ensuring the work they produce meets our highest quality standards, within set timelines and in accordance to company procedures.

The successful person will demonstrate a keen eye for detail, excellent team-work and the ability to handle small hand tools and production equipment.

Whilst previous Electronics experience is very beneficial, we are keen to hear from people who have experience within a similar manufacturing environment and transferable skills, which can add value to our business.

Key duties include but are not limited to:

Product Preparation and Assembly:

• Building products according to standard operating procedures, customer specifications and requirements
• Complete PCB cleaning processes
• Preparation and cleaning of PCVAs including; masking, board cutting and breakout, board cleaning operations

Machine Operation:

• Running and monitoring production and test equipment as per standard operating procedures

Product Testing:

• Utilising test equipment provided by customers to test finished boards

Packaging and Labelling:

• Supporting the packing team with packaging of finished products and adding labels to ensure shipping deadlines are achieved

General paperwork including the completion of history sheets and serial number records, Basic computer data entry including completion of spreadsheets, General support to the running of production departments:

• General paperwork including the completion of history sheets and serial number records
• Basic computer data entry including completion of spreadsheets
• General support to the running of production departments

Quality Standard Achievement:

• Identify and report product quality issues through CIL’s escalation procedure
• Focused on detail with a ‘right first time’ attitude
• Record production data that ensures full product traceability
• Keeping work areas, including machinery, soldering and hand tool equipment, clean and organised.
• Reporting any equipment failures through CIL’s escalation procedure
• Adhere to the Health and Safety requirements and regulations
• Adhere to the Company IT and Data policy
• Comply with the statutory requirements and regulations and Company requirements
• Carry out any other reasonable request which is for the benefit of the business
• Assist in the training of team members ensuring best practice standards are maintained

Key Skills and Competencies

Previous experience in a production or assembly role within a similar manufacturing environment

Strong attention to detail

Focused on detail with a ‘Right First Time’ attitude

Manual hand dexterity and strong use of fine motor skills

Ability to work individually meeting own targets and as part of a team working towards shared goals

Flexible; willing to learn new tasks and assist in different areas of the production processes as required

Excellent level of communication skills with the ability to relay information at a level relevant to the audience

The ability to follow instructions and understand works orders

Use of fine tools and microscopes advantageous

Experience in PCB production processes is desirable

Additional Information

Number of positions: 1

Contact:

Name: Olivia McGonigal

Phone: [phone]

You have the right to lodge a complaint with us via Custom Interconnect Ltd as well as the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you believe we have not complied with the requirements of the UK GDPR or Data Protection Act 2018 in relation to your personal data. If you have any concerns about the way your personal data has been processed, please let us know in the first instance. We will acknowledge your complaint within 30 days, investigate any issues you have raised while keeping you informed of progress, and advise you of the outcome without undue delay.